AUTHENTIC THIRD PATTERN 1968 U.S. AIR FORCE JUNGLE JACKET — VIETNAM WAR ERA — SHORT SLEEVE — MEDIUM REGULAR

Authentic 1968 U.S. Air Force Third Pattern Jungle Jacket — Vietnam War era tropical combat jacket.

Originally developed for military personnel operating in hot and humid tropical environments, the Jungle Jacket became one of the most recognizable and functional field garments of the Vietnam War era.

Constructed from durable ripstop cotton, it was engineered for breathability, mobility, and resistance to tearing under demanding conditions.

This example features short sleeves, giving the classic Vietnam-era Jungle Jacket a distinctive field-worn appearance.

🧵 Built for performance, now a timeless military icon.

SIZE FIT
Marked size: Medium Regular
Model is 180 cm / 5’11” tall and weighs 75 kg / 165 lbs
Washed and ready to wear

MEASUREMENTS (laid flat)
A — Pit to pit: 62 cm (24.4")
B — Back length (neck seam to hem): 79 cm (31.1")
C — Sleeve length (neck seam to cuff): 37 cm (14.6")
D — Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 22 cm (8.7")
E — Shoulder to shoulder: 48 cm (18.9")

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CONDITION
Very good vintage condition
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DETAILS
– Authentic U.S. Air Force piece
– Dated 1968
– Third Pattern Jungle Jacket
– Vietnam War era piece
– Short-sleeve configuration
– Tropical combat jacket
– Lightweight ripstop cotton / cotton blend
– Breathable and tear-resistant fabric
– 4 front utility pockets
– Designed for hot and humid environments