{"product_id":"1960年代中頃-s-デッドストック-沖縄タイガー-cisoカット-ブーニーハット-jwd-状態良い","title":"Mid-1960s, S, Deadstock, Okinawa Tiger, CISO Cut, Boonie Hat, JWD, Good Condition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eThe CISO was an organization established to supply equipment to the South Vietnamese Army, the CIDG, special forces, and reconnaissance units, and it played a central role in producing a wide variety of tiger-stripe camouflage patterns. This item is \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"263\"\u003ea\u003c\/strong\u003e typical \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"263\"\u003etiger-stripe boonie hat\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured and supplied through the CISO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eThe CISO (Counter Insurgency Support Office) is an indispensable part of any discussion of the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eThis camouflage pattern\u0026mdash;known among collectors as \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"290\"\u003ethe \u0026ldquo;Okinawa Pattern\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u0026ldquo;JWD\u0026rdquo; (John Wayne Dense)\u0026mdash;is a popular, early-era design. This particular piece is believed to have been manufactured in a sewing factory on the Japanese mainland or in Okinawa, and its appeal lies in the beautiful contrast created by the thick black stripes interwoven with delicate olive-brown hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eOn the inside, a size tag (S) with red lettering on a white background\u0026mdash;characteristic of Japanese-made \u0026ldquo;Tiger Stripe\u0026rdquo; camouflage\u0026mdash;remains, reflecting the typical specifications seen in the mid-1960s. This tag is known as a detail frequently found on items sewn in Okinawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eThe boonie hat itself features the iconic silhouette of CISO-manufactured models from the Vietnam War era; the balance between the moderately long brim and the crown gives it a unique character not found in later mass-produced models. It is a highly refined piece that evokes images of special forces personnel and elite South Vietnamese Army units actually wearing it in the jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eFurthermore, this item is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eapparently unused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;with its vibrant camouflage pattern and the fabric\u0026rsquo;s original stiffness still firmly intact. While the air vent hardware shows some rust from long-term storage, the rest of the hat is in exceptionally good condition; considering its age of approximately 60 years, this level of preservation is truly remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eAlthough it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"\u003ea\u003c\/strong\u003e smaller \u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"\u003esize\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eS)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this early CISO-manufactured boonie hat is extremely rare and is scarcely seen on the market today. As a masterpiece representing the Tiger Stripe Collection, we confidently recommend it as a must-have collector\u0026rsquo;s item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-1960s CISO Cut Okinawa Pattern (JWD) Tiger Stripe Boonie Hat \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eCountry of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan (Sewn in Okinawa)\u003cbr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eCamouflage Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okinawa Pattern (JWD) Tiger Stripe\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eIn very good condition; appears to be unused. The fabric retains its stiffness, and the camouflage colors remain vivid. There is slight rust on the air vent hardware due to storage, but considering its age, this is an exceptionally beautiful piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003ePlease note that returns are not accepted for used items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eSize (Flat Measurements)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eHead circumference: Approximately 57\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48370651365617,"sku":"TIGER-60-359","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_6778_ac1309e5-d4bc-43c4-a247-3a0d03da0659.jpg?v=1783052335","url":"https:\/\/au.militaria-1911.com\/products\/mid-1960s-s-deadstock-okinawa-tiger-ciso-cut-boonie-hat-jwd-good-condition","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}