December 7th Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 280:
Description
This is an original U.S. Army issue cotton undershirt, a standard piece of the uniform worn throughout the Vietnam War era and beyond. The item is clearly labeled and is made from the characteristic Olive Green 108 OG-108 cotton fabric, the mandated color for military undergarments. The shirt is the classic Crew Neck, Short Sleeve pattern, identifiable by its simple, robust construction designed for comfort under the heavy combat uniform. The tag confirms the item as UNDERSHIRT, MEN S, COTTON, OG-108 CREW NECK, S/A SLEEVE and indicates the desirable large size: X-LARGE 50-52 . The contract number, DSA 100-70-C-1059, is key for dating this item, placing its manufacture squarely in the 1970 Fiscal Year, making it a genuine early 1970s or late Vietnam War period piece. The shirt is presented in excellent, possibly unissued or lightly used condition, retaining its deep olive green color and structural integrity, a clean example of the fundamental gear worn by American ground troops.
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