A second version of our officer, this time wearing the Tiger-Stripe camouflage uniform. The origins of this design are unknown but it is believed to have been developed in an Asian country and was first worn in Vietnam by the South Vietnamese Marines. It gained increasing popularity after it was featured in the John Wayne movie The Green Berets (1968). Although some examples of this camo pattern combat uniform were manufactured in South Vietnam most Special Forces uniforms were purchased in Thailand, Taiwan, Okinawa and South Korea. Consequently colours, patterns and fabrics varied greatly.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted
Scale
Scale 1:30
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
Vietnam War
Time
1964 - 1975
Nationality/Location
USA
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
King & Country UK Green Lane Ind. Est. DL16 6DL Spennymoor, Co Durham Vereinigtes Königreich
