This is a pair of vintage Class 2 US Army Wind Resistant Ripstop Cotton Poplin ERDL Camouflage Tropical Combat Trousers dated 1969. Made in the USA. The ERDL pattern, also known as the Leaf pattern is a camouflage pattern developed by the United States Army at its Engineer Research & Development Laboratories (ERDL) in 1948. It was not used until the Vietnam War, when it was issued to elite reconnaissance and special operations units beginning early 1967 and was used up until 1979.
Used and overall in good vintage condition with general signs of wear, abrasion and discolouration throughout. These have a great washed well worn look. Freshly laundered and ready for a new owner.
All my vintage listings unless otherwise stated are true vintage and have been worn before, therefore they will typically show signs of wear, which is all part of the vintage look and appeal.
COLOUR: ERDL Camouflage
SIZE: Large Short. Actual trouser waist measurement is 36in so this should be a good fit if you typically take jeans in size 34 or 36in (UK Sizing), as the pants have side cinches but it depends how loose you like to wear (please see below for all key measurements to check against a similar garment of your own to ensure a good fit).
FABRIC: 100% Cotton, Light to Mid-weight Rip Stop
DETAILS:
- Fly front with brass zipper
- 2 side entry pockets
- 2 cargo button flap entry pockets
- Belt loops and side cinches
- 2 rear button flap entry pockets
- Knee darts
- Internal hem drawcords
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE: Please DO NOT solely rely on the listed size for your correct fit. Designers often use different measurements for sizes depending on the overall look they desire, so sizes can not only vary brand to brand but also within the same brand. Also, for vintage and pre-worn items the shape may have changed after years of being worn. The best way to ensure your correct fit is to compare the measurements listed to a similar item that fits you well.
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS: Please check against a similar garment of your own that fits you well, measuring flat and fully zipped or buttoned up on a flat surface.
A - WAIST - straight across the waistband (double for full waist): 18.5in (47cm)
B - THIGH WIDTH - point where the legs meet at the crotch straight across: 15in (38cm)
C - HEM - width of leg opening (double for full circumference): 10in (25.5cm)
D - RISE - point where the legs meet at the crotch to waistband top edge: 13in (33cm)
E - INSIDE LEG - point where the legs meet at the crotch to the hem: 28in (71cm)
F - OUTSIDE LEG - top of the waistband to the hem: 38.5in (98cm)
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