{"product_id":"1960年代中頃-a-m-シルバータイガーパターン-asianカット-タイガーストライプシャツ-ほぼ未使用品","title":"Mid-1960s, A-M, Silver Tiger Pattern, Asian Cut, Tiger Stripe Shirt, Virtually Unused","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA \u0026ldquo;Silver Tiger \/ Silver Pattern\u0026rdquo; combat jacket\u0026mdash;one of the most popular tiger-stripe designs from the Vietnam War era. This pattern is identical to the one collectors refer to as \u0026ldquo;TDS\u0026rdquo; or \u0026ldquo;Tadpole.\u0026rdquo; Sizes A\u0026ndash;M. This particular jacket is believed to have been made in Japan.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e this jacket \u003cstrong\u003eis labeled A-M and is in excellent condition\u0026mdash;virtually unused\u003c\/strong\u003e. We highly recommend this piece to anyone looking for a vintage tiger-stripe jacket that excels in all three categories: \u0026ldquo;pattern,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;size,\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;condition.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest appeal of the Silver Tiger is, without a doubt, its unique color scheme and sharp pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a base of thick black stripes, fine brushstrokes in olive, brown, and khaki tones intertwine in a complex pattern, creating a striking contrast that clearly sets it apart from other tiger-stripe designs. It is said that the origin of its common name comes from the fact that, with repeated wear and washing, the green tones fade, transforming the overall appearance into a grayish \u0026ldquo;silver\u0026rdquo; hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece \u003cstrong\u003ehas retained its deep color\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing almost no signs of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black is deep and rich, while the green and brown remain vivid. Since faded pieces are so common among vintage tiger-stripe items, it\u0026rsquo;s particularly appealing to find one that retains color tones so close to its original state at the time of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a long-sleeved combat jacket style. The front fastens with buttons, and there are flap pockets on both the left and right sides of the chest. The unique detail of the pockets having different shapes on the left and right is another interesting feature specific to this type of tiger-stripe garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the U.S. military\u0026rsquo;s issued jungle fatigues, Tiger Stripe garments feature a wide variety of construction specifications depending on the region of production, manufacturer, and era. It cannot be described as a single, standardized military-issue item; rather, \u003cstrong\u003ethe individual variations inherent to local production\u003c\/strong\u003e are precisely what make collecting original Tiger Stripe garments so rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is handwritten \u003cstrong\u003eas \u0026ldquo;A\u0026ndash;M\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/strong\u003e on the fabric tag at the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very important point for tiger-stripe garments; this particular piece not only offers rarity as a vintage item but also features a fit that\u0026rsquo;s comfortable to wear even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what really stands out about this particular piece is, of course, \u003cstrong\u003eits condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric retains its body, the camouflage colors are exceptionally vivid, and overall, there are only minimal signs of wear. For an original Tiger Stripe that\u0026rsquo;s over half a century old, it\u0026rsquo;s in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Stripe pieces that have been well-worn and heavily faded certainly possess a unique charm of their own. However, \u003cstrong\u003epieces with deep colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;which \u003cstrong\u003eallow you to sense what this camouflage actually looked like back in the day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;hold a completely different kind of value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Tiger, in particular, is a pattern whose appearance changes dramatically with repeated wear. For that very reason, the luxury unique to this piece is the ability to wear it yourself and enjoy the process as the black and green gradually fade, evolving into \u0026ldquo;silver.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA camouflage pattern that symbolizes the Vietnam War, the original Tiger Stripe is now collected worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Tiger, A-M, and in nearly unused condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally attractive piece that meets all the right criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that returns are not accepted for used items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (measured flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder width: 46 cm;\u003cbr \/\u003eChest width: 46 cm;\u003cbr \/\u003eSleeve length: 55 cm; Total\u003cbr \/\u003elength: 69 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Consignment item\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48590751662321,"sku":"TIGER-60-399","price":576.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_9510_9c0853e0-0319-4f07-97f3-a03c5b302a10.jpg?v=1786940325","url":"https:\/\/au.militaria-1911.com\/products\/mid-1960s-a-m-silver-tiger-pattern-asian-cut-tiger-stripe-shirt-almost-unused","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}