A "Boonie Hat Local Model" produced in Vietnam by US Soldiers known as "riggers" who are sewing specialists for repairing parachutes, tents, and the like at the base using rolls of tiger stripe fabric originally printed in Japan. Our "Gold Tiger Boonie Hats Local Model," which are reproduced the features of an original locally made boonie hat by disassembling it. All are limited in quantity. Don't miss out!!
Gold Tiger, Boonie Hat, Local Model, Type IIMaterial: Cotton Twill
Note) Country of Origin: Japan
Printing Method: Flat screen
Note) Along with roller printing, it was a representative fabric printing method in Japan during the 1950s and 60s.
Printing Pitch: 15 inches
Details:Eyelet & Ammunition BeltTwo #300 eyelets (black painted) are attached to each side. The difference from the Standard model is that the eyelets extend all the way from the outer material to the lining. And the 1-inch (2.5cm) wide ammunition belt is divided by stitching at 4.5cm intervals.
VisorWas the narrower visor design compared to the Standard model a request from soldiers?
Hemp Visor InterliningA reproduction of the hemp plain weave fabric used in the Original Boonie Hat. Hemp is highly resistant to water and has excellent durability, making it the ideal material for the visor interlining of boonie hats used in jungle warfare.
Size StampThe size marking is stamped with the numbers like 56, 58, 60, 62 which shows the size in centimeters.
LiningThe lining is made of black plain weave cotton fabric.
Country of ProductionJapan (Mash Tailoring Factory)
Scheduled for release around July 25-Aug. 25!!