1966 US Army OG-107 Jungle Fatigues 3rd Pattern Poplin Pants Large Regular For Sale

FILE METADATA

• SKU / Single File: VINTAGE-KULTURE-EXP-007
• Main Category: Militaria / Combat Trousers ( Combat) Trousers )
• Assigned Subculture: American Military / Vietnam War Era / Americana
• Original Purpose Identification: Combat trousers specifically designed for tropical environments and jungle warfare ( Jungle Fatigues). Their lightweight, quick-drying fabric was conceived to maximize the survivability and performance of U.S. infantry in Southeast Asia.
• Manufacturer: U.S. Government Military Contractor

Technical Identification and Nomenclature

• Official Designation: Trousers , Men\'s , Cotton WR Poplin, OG-107.
• Collector Classification: Tropical Combat Trousers , commonly known as \" Jungle Fatigues\".
• Pattern: 3rd Pattern , Class I (Non-Ripstop).

Authentic US Army \" Jungle Fatigues\" TropicalCombat Trousers - Third Pattern , Class I (Non-Ripstop Poplin). ContractDSA-100-4939 ( Transition 1966).

A piece of military industrial design at its purest .Manufactured before the mass standardization of ripstop fabric , these 1966cotton poplin trousers represent the pinnacle of functionality in SoutheastAsia. They retain a drape , lightness , and fading of the OG-107 shade thatlater productions simply cannot replicate .

[ Clinical /High-Tech Specifications ]

Contract : DSA-100-4939 ( Exact Date: 1966).

Material: 100% Cotton WR Poplin (Non-Ripstop). High-density , breathable , and durable fabric .

Hardware: Original olive green urea concave buttons; Button fly ; intact metal side adjusters .

Archival Integrity: Retains the original drawstringsat the hems , a rarely intact detail , as these were often cut off in thetheater of operations .

TECHNICAL LEVEL (Hard Data)

US military combat trousers, Jungle Fatigues pattern(Transition/3rd Pattern). Constructed from 100% water-resistant cotton poplin(WR Poplin) in OG-107 (Olive Green 107). Features an exposed front button flyand pleated cargo pockets with concealed buttons under the flaps. Side waistadjusters with sliding metal buckles and drawstrings at the ankle hems.Articulated knee darts. Physical measurements: Waist 34\" (approx. 17\"flat), Front rise 13.5\", Inseam 30 \". Condition: Excellent structuralcondition, retaining a deep olive green hue with minimal discoloration,although exhibiting sporadic surface stains attributable to prolonged storage.

This piece represents a milestone in mid-century militaryengineering. The Jungle Fatigue Trousers were born out of the need toadapt to the harsh climate of Vietnam. This iteration is exceptionally soughtafter because it retains the original soft yet dense cotton poplin fabric, justbefore the military made the mass transition to stiffer ripstop fabric in the late1960s to lower costs and increase durability. The concealed buttons on thecargo pockets are a testament to battlefield response: specifically designed toprevent infantry from getting caught in dense jungle vegetation.

VERDICT ON DATING AND FORENSIC ANALYSIS

The item is 100% authentic and comes from a very specific andsought-after military production window. The definitive element for thisauthentication is the heat-sealed instruction label on the right inner pocket.

Exact Manufacturing Period: 1966.

Technical Justification: To date this piece with historicalrigor and without margin of error, I have relied on the taxonomy of governmentcontracts and the evolution of the pattern:

1. The Contract (DSA-100-4939): The instruction label reveals the Defense Supply Agency contract. The prefix \"DSA-100\" without a two-digit year suffix (which was introduced starting in 1967, e.g., DSA-100-67-C) conclusively places the production of this garment in 1966.
2. Fabric (Poplin vs. Ripstop): The label explicitly specifies \"COTTON WR POPLIN\". The U.S. military transitioned from plain poplin to the ripstop check pattern around 1968. The presence of pure poplin confirms its early status.
3. Hardware and Adjustments: It has hidden buttons in the pockets (eliminating the problem of the 1st pattern) but retains the side buckle adjusters and laces at the ankles, confirming its lineage from the 3rd transitional pattern.

• The Fabric: It is a plain weave High-density weave . It is vital to note that it is not Ripstop ( tear-resistant ) fabric. Ripstop fabric, with its characteristic grid pattern, was not widely standardized in tropical uniforms until late 1967/1968 (4th Pattern ). The drape, softness, and flow of the 1966 poplin are clinically superior and much more highly valued by purists than later models.
• Structural Details: Cargo pockets with expansion gussets and drainage holes holes ) at the base. The pocket flaps conceal the buttons to prevent snagging on undergrowth, an improvement introduced from the second pattern onwards.

• Patina and Condition: The fabric retains a deep olive green color (OG-107) from the factory, indicating minimal washing or sun exposure. The stains present are consistent with prolonged storage (possible rust or moisture transfer).

STRICT CONDITION REPORT

The garment is in excellent vintage condition .

• It shows a natural wear and fading of the OG-107 (Olive Green 107) color that is extremely aesthetic and uniform.
• It has some minor surface stains and storage marks (visible in the rear views), but the structural integrity of the fabric is intact. There are no trench repairs or tears at stress points (crotch and knees).
• Key feature: The original drawstrings and waist adjusters are intact . In the theater of operations, soldiers routinely cut these drawstrings to improve ventilation, so finding a piece that retains them enhances its curatorial integrity.
• Measurements: The metric record indicates a flat waist of approximately 18 inches (36\" waist) and an inseam of nearly 30 inches. This places it, in the absence of a main size label, in a coveted Large-Regular .

一枚 の 軍事産業デザイン​​ 最も純粋な。製造 前に の 質量 標準化 リップストップ生地の、 1966年のコットン ポプリン ズボン 代表する の 頂点 の OG -107シェード それ 後で プロダクションズ 単に できない 複製する。

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