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Jungle Jacket: Charpentier, 23rd ID “Americal”

The 23rd Infantry Division (Americal) entered the war in 1967 and was the largest infantry division that operated in South Vietnam

U.S. made fully embroidered merrowed edge subdued Americal patch in action, 1970.
U.S. made fully embroidered merrowed edge subdued Americal patch in action, 1970.

This Jungle Jacket attributed to Charpentier, 23rd “Americal” Division, this coat was used in late-war period, Vietnam.

Highlighted:

  • Vietnamese-machine embroidered US Army tape.
  • Vietnamese-hand embroidered name tape.
  • U.S. made fully embroidered merrowed edge subdued Americal patch.
  • Possibly laundry number, 2R7518.
  • Nomenclature read DSA 100-70-C-0249, dated 70, manufactured by Tellico Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Embroidery detail
Embroidery detail
US-made fully embroidered merrowed-edge subdued.
Patch Shrinkage
DSA 100-70-C-0249

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