Original US Military issue
Circa. 1960s
Beogam, (Leopard in Vietnamese) was produced from 1964 onward under US Military contracts that were part of the CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office) program for use by indigenous Vietnamese forces and US Special Forces advisors. The indigenous forces who wore this camo were tribal Montagnards who operated militarily under the US-led CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defense Group). The pattern was derived from commercially available civilian Duck Hunter camo pattern clothing that was often privately purchased by US servicemen - The US Military hadn't yet adopted a camouflage uniform, so servicemen had to make do with civilian Duck Hunter camos until Beogam was introduced alongside Tigerstripe (also made under CISO) and later, the ERDL camo pattern which was standardised for "special personnel" in 1967.
Made with an outstanding Japanese midweight 100% cotton selvedge twill.
Very good condition with signs of wear and repairs- All buttons, snaps, zips, fittings and fixtures are present and working. The size label is present. There is some light discolouration as seen. One small repair on the fly, and another large repair on the back of the right leg.
