Circa. 1960s
Midweight 100% cotton selvedge twill
A beautiful tigerstripe pattern known as "Thai Tadpole Sparse (TTS)" with the Johnson nomenclature, otherwise known simply as "Thai pattern" by some collectors. TTS fabric was manufactured locally in Thailand, and this garment was tailor-made in the style of a Tropical Combat Uniform coat. It was very likely purchased and worn by a US serviceman.
This variant of TTS displays a brown colourway with bold black shapes, highlighted by a bright, muted-green background. The fabric is a soft, midweight 100% cotton twill. Learn more about Vietnam War-era tigerstripe patterns and their development in our article 'Tigerstripe Swatches'.
Excellent condition with light signs of real wear - All buttons, fittings and fixtures are present. There is some sporadic discolouration and staining as seen. There is a 1-inch hole on the back of the collar, which is entirely invisible when the jacket is worn. There is another very small hole on the back of the right shoulder.
