Reference Guides — US Marines

A comprehensive guide to the development and identification of US Military ERDL and Woodland camouflage patterns. This article studies the 30 years of development from the conception of the M-1948 pattern to the final evolution of Woodland in 1981.

A page dedicated to showcasing our curated archive of Vietnam War-era headwear, encompassing boonies, caps, and berets. This gallery serves as a freely accessible public resource intended for reference, study, and the preservation of the diverse headgear used during the Vietnam War.

Since its initial development in the mid-60s, numerous minor updates to the design have taken place. While these changes bear little improvement to the practicality or ‘look’ of the M65, they can serve collectors and military hobbyists who wish to identify when their jacket was produced. While contract labels will always offer an exact two digit date code, if the labels are missing, one may use these particular nuances to their advantage.