1969 U.S. Marine Corps 'ERDL' Camo Tropical Combat Coat

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

This 'Coat, Man's, Camouflage Cotton' is in fair condition with all buttons present. There is a large white manufacturer's tag on the bottom interior of the right front that indicates the manufacturer as Elder Mfg. Co., the manufacturing date as 1969 (as indicated in the contract number), and the construction as 100% cotton. There is also a small white manufacturer's size tag to the interior below the rear of the collar that indicates the size as Small-Long (Chest: 33 to 37 inches; Height: from 71 inches up). In black stencil on the exterior of the left chest cargo pocket and flap is the U.S. Marine Corps Eagle/Globe/Anchor logo above 'USMC'. The coat 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 front waist and bottom sections have several small but noticeable holes.