{"product_id":"1960年代後半-元-mike-force-アドバイザー着用-ゴールドタイガー-us-m-シャツ-ジッパー改造","title":"Late 1960s—Worn by a former MIKE FORCE advisor—Gold Tiger US-M shirt with modified zipper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis US-cut \u0026ldquo;Gold Tiger Stripe\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;one of the most striking patterns from the Vietnam War era\u0026mdash;truly commands attention. Furthermore, this piece \u003cstrong\u003eis\u003c\/strong\u003e not a standard shirt but \u003cstrong\u003ean extremely intriguing example that was modified\u003c\/strong\u003e locally \u003cstrong\u003einto a jacket with a front zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e.This item was worn by a former Green Beret and American advisor who served as a MIKE FORCE advisor during the Vietnam War and was released onto the market in recent years. The shirt was made in Japan, and the modification was likely carried out locally in Vietnam or elsewhere.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is labeled \u003cstrong\u003eUS-M\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it originally had a relatively loose fit typical of a US-cut garment, the conversion of the front closure from buttons to a zipper results in a fit that feels slightly roomier than a standard shirt of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest highlight is, of course, this front modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features \u003cstrong\u003ea TALON metal zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly regarded among vintage enthusiasts. It\u0026rsquo;s not simply a matter of sewing the zipper onto the existing placket. Green-colored tape is applied to both sides of the zipper, and the shirt has been carefully tailored \u003cstrong\u003eso that\u003c\/strong\u003e when zipped up, \u003cstrong\u003ethe zipper track itself is concealed by the placket and remains invisible from the outside\u003c\/strong\u003e.The zipper operates smoothly as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003ea practical, custom modification by a local tailor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;the kind you\u0026rsquo;d rarely see in off-the-rack garments. It\u0026rsquo;s clear that the shirt wasn\u0026rsquo;t simply left as-is; it was modified to be easily worn as a camouflage jacket. These hands-on, field-level modifications are precisely what make clothing associated with special forces and advisors from the Vietnam War era so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, this particular piece has a provenance as \u003cstrong\u003ean item released by a former American advisor to MIKE FORCE\u003c\/strong\u003e. MIKE FORCE (Mobile Strike Force) was known during the Vietnam War as a mobile strike force with close ties to U.S. Army Special Forces; viewed against this backdrop, the local modifications made to this piece are particularly intriguing.Of course, it\u0026rsquo;s impossible to definitively identify the actual unit or wearer based on the garment alone, but considering its provenance, this is a piece with a very compelling story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe body is a US-cut Gold Tiger\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features all the details characteristic of a US cut, such as a large chest pocket and utility pockets on the sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what\u0026rsquo;s truly stunning is the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of wear and aging have beautifully faded the original color, creating an exquisite contrast between the khaki-to-mustard base color and the purplish-brown stripes. Looking at the reverse side, you can clearly see the difference in fading compared to the surface, revealing how, over the years, \u003cstrong\u003ethe color\u003c\/strong\u003e has matured \u003cstrong\u003einto a shade that truly makes you want to call it \u0026ldquo;GOLD.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique character found only in vintage tiger-stripe jackets\u0026mdash;something that new or replica items can never replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eUsed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The jacket shows overall fading and signs of wear from years of use. Buttons are missing from the chest and sleeve pockets. Additionally, there are minor scuffs and signs of aging typical of vintage military gear. The jacket has been locally modified with a TALON zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e Details\u003cbr \/\u003eProduct Name: Vietnam War Gold Tiger Stripe US Cut Modified Zipper Jacket \u003cbr \/\u003eEra: Vietnam War Period \u003cbr \/\u003ePattern: Gold Tiger Stripe Cut\u003cbr \/\u003e: US Cut \u003cbr \/\u003eSize: US-M\u003cbr \/\u003eSpecifications:Front zipper modification by a local tailor \u003cbr \/\u003eZipper: TALON \u003cbr \/\u003eHistory: Originally issued to an American MIKE FORCE advisor \u003cbr \/\u003eCondition: Used \/ Shows fading and signs of wear \/ Missing buttons on chest and sleeve pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe combination of the Gold Tiger pattern and US Cut is appealing on its own, but this is a truly one-of-a-kind piece\u0026mdash;a locally modified jacket featuring a TALON zipper and a history as surplus from a MIKE FORCE advisor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just any Tiger Stripe shirt; it\u0026rsquo;s a piece where you can appreciate the very traces of modifications made by the original owner to suit their own needs. It encapsulates the charm of a vintage Tiger, including its beautifully faded gold color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a truly magnificent Gold Tiger. Don\u0026rsquo;t miss out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that since this is a used item, returns are not accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (measured flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e: Shoulder width: 51 cm; Chest \u003cbr \/\u003ewidth: 60 cm; \u003cbr \/\u003eLength: 69 cm; \u003cbr \/\u003eSleeve length: 57 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48699133067505,"sku":"TIGER-60-406","price":5245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_1900_8dcc57e9-9526-4a25-9b6f-f872c583ce3b.jpg?v=1788848292","url":"https:\/\/us.militaria-1911.com\/products\/late-1960s-worn-by-a-former-mike-force-advisor-gold-tiger-us-m-size-shirt-modified-with-a-zipper","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}