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US Army 1969 Major Gala Uniform -
This is an American Army Gala uniform. Dated 1969. Vietnam war period. Of nylon construction. Four
pockets with highly scalloped flap shapes. Metal, golden buttons bearing the image of the US Army eagle
are employed to close the front. Matching buttons, but smaller in size, are employed to secure the
flaps of the pockets shut. Bronze color officer bands are sewn to each sleeve. They are done in very
rich material. The body of the tunic is of dark blue color.
This uniform was used for special evening events, graduations and parades. It has multiple ribbons and
insignia.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for US military uniforms employed.
during the Vietnam war. The uniforms covered include combat and dress types. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
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An enamel badge is placed on the pocket. Green enamel background with two crossed swords in the center.
The words "Vigilia Pretium Libertatis". Sun rays on the background. Beautifully constructed badge.
The rank of Major is embroidered in bullion and placed on shoulder boards. They are attached to the shoulders
via the use of snaps.
This is a tailor made uniform. Officers had the ability to purchase custom made uniforms. The tailor who
manufactured the item placed its own production tag. it is interesting to note that the uniform was
made in Germany. More than likely when the soldier was stationed in the area. This is known as a theater
made uniform.
The original tailor tag remains in the uniform. It contains the following information:
Custom tailored
Duncan's
Military Service Company
31 Rotebuhlster
Stuttgart Germany
establ. 1852
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One of the pockets has a proficiency award. These awards were given to individuals for successfully
completing training in a variety of weapons. The example show here was issued for training in
carbine, Sub-machine gun, rifle and Pistol-D.
The other upper pocket in the uniform has a round metal badge. The center has the design of a horse to the left
of a multi-colored shield. The following inscription is found on the perimeter of the badge: "1668 colonel
General 5 dragons".
The ribbns are made of cloth and are sewn to of the uniform. This design makes it more streamline than the
ones made of metal. From top to bottom, left to right, the ribbon bar is composed of the following:
Bronze Star,
unknown, Asiatic Middle eastern Campaign, unknown with 4 stars,
WWII Victory medal, Army of occupation, American defense,
Korean War Service, Unknown, Unknown,
Unknown.
The soldier started service during WWII and continued onto the Vietnam war.
This Vietnam War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other military US uniforms of the Vietnam war, you can do so by going
to our US uniforms of the Vietnam war
identification guide.
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