Military Vietnam Era Poplin ERDL Camouflage Coat/Trousers dtd 69/70 HC

Description

We have been fortunate to have numerous Vietnam era, ERDL camouflage uniforms go through our store in the last 25+ years; however, this set is one we have not had the pleasure of having in the past.  This is a Vietnam Era matching set, Rip-Stop, Poplin, Class 2, ERDL camouflage uniform.  This uniform displays the subdued 'Airborne' tab above the 82nd Airborne 'AA' on the left shoulder.  There are sewn on sergeant chevrons on both collars.  All
buttons
(YES ALL, to include the coat, pockets, and sleeves), are still attached (some appear to have been reinforced).  In addition the trousers zipper, with a 'Savoy' pull (which may have been a period replacement), is still in 100% working order.  No identification tapes or name was located on the uniform.  The coat (shirt) tag shows 'Coat, Man's Camouflage CTN., W/R Rip-Stop Poplin, Class 2, DSA 100-69-C-2660', manufactured by 'Elder MFG, CO'.  The  size label is faded; however, it appears to be 'Small-Regular' (please see photos with measurements for further information).  The trousers tag shows 'Trousers, Man's Camouflage CTN W/R Rip-Stop Poplin, Class 2, DSA 100-70-C-0135'; manufactured by 'R.H. Ferguson MFG Co'.  The size tag is partially missing; however, appears to be 'Small Regular'.  The special part of this uniform, besides belonging to the same soldier, is the extremely professional, in-country repairs to the uniform that were done.  These repairs (as shown in numerous photos), were done so good, that to this day are still in fantastic condition!  The rips, tears, and holes, that are common while in the field, were repaired so good that this set could be worn today, with no issues!  It appears some of the repairs were done using additional ERDL camouflage uniforms as patches.  The soldier also had the 'seamstress' reinforce the front trouser pocket entrance, as they appeared to be fraying; however, have since been sewn.  There apparently was an ink 'explosion' in the soldiers top pocket that is evident on the inside; however, there is no indication on the outside of the shirt.  Again, these repairs are so good that they really do enhance the look of this uniform and show how our soldiers did not have the luxury of going to the quartermaster for a new set of fatigues after each mission.  NOTE:  We did find 2 small holes that were not fixed (see photos).
No further measurements available.