1960's U.S. Army 'ERDL' Camo Tropical Combat Coat & Tropical Combat Trousers

This tropical combat coat and tropical combat trousers are in the 'ERDL' camouflage pattern adopted in 1967 and replaced in 1981 by the U.S. Army. They were initially only issued to Special Forces and reconnaissance units in Vietnam but were eventually issued to some regular units in Vietnam as well. The U.S. Marine Corps adopted them as standard in 1968 and the U.S. Navy & U.S. Air Force used them on an unofficial basis in Vietnam. This particular set is specifically in the 'M1948 Adapted (AKA: Lowland & Lime Green Dominant)' version of the 'ERDL' camouflage pattern.

The 'Coat, Man's, Combat, Tropical' is in excellent condition with all buttons present. The shoulder width is approximately 17 inches. There is a large white manufacturer's tag on the interior that indicates the manufacturer as R.L. Davis Mfg. Co. (the size tag is unfortunately missing). It features a 5-button fly, 2-button cuffs, 2 chest cargo pockets with 2-button flaps, and 2 hip cargo pockets with 2-button flaps.

The 'Trousers, Man's Camouflage Cotton Wind Resistant Poplin Class 2/Trousers, Men's, Combat, Tropical' are in excellent condition with all buttons present and the zipper functional. There are 2 white manufacturer's tags on the interior that indicate the size as Medium Regular (Waist: 31-35 inches; Inseam: 29.5-32.5 inches), the construction as 100% cotton, the manufacturing date as 1968 (indicated in the contract number), and the manufacturer as Winfield Mfg. Co. They feature a zippered fly with a single button at the top, 7 belt loops, 2 waistband adjustment tabs, 2 side cargo pockets with 2-button flaps, 2 slash hip pockets, and 2 seat pockets with single-button flaps. The hems are unfortunately missing their adjustment drawcords and there are several very small holes on one of the legs near the side cargo pocket.