1969 Jungle Shirt Third Pattern anyone can help me?

This type of uniform was worn well into the mid '80s until  M81 ripstop BDUs became available.

Your jacket/blouse looks to me like it was used post Vietnam war.

Difficult from the photo to identify the removed patch under the ranger tab.
Sometimes it is easier to look at the reverse side: turn the sleeve inside out and take a photo..

Removed lower pockets bother me.
 I wore this uniform until '85-'86 and never saw anyone wear one with lower pockets removed.
 Sure, it could have been an SF modification, but this piece has clearly been patched for an Infantry Captain, and honestly, I have never seen that mod on olive uniforms.

 Pockets  were probably removed at the same time as the patches, especially if the pockets were removed with the same care as the patches..

I think this is a '80s worn piece that was stripped of the removable insignia and lower  pockets  before it was sold to you..

It is a very nicely embroidered piece, and a great  candidate for restoration.




                                                                                     


                       

                                                                                     
                                                                                   





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