Tiger stripes1970 – 1975 VNMC 6th pattern100% cotton

Description

Most sources suggest the pattern seen here was introduced very late in the war, probably in 1974. Nicknamed “Thai Late War Large” or simply “Thai Large,” the pattern reflects an enlargement of the typical “tadpole” design, making all the features significantly larger than previous incarnations. This design appears to have been used only by the Vietnamese Marine Corps (VNMC). Colors are originally black, dark moss green and olive green on a pale olive green background, but even with light use (as is typical with many of the dyes used during the war) the black generally faded to more of a purple color. A version printed on ripstop fabric is also known to exist, although it is unlikely to have seen actual service with Vietnamese units.