| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35019 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Cosmetic powder, Lead, Plastic |
| Maker |
Elizabeth Arden Sales Corporation |
| Place made | United States of America: New York |
| Date made | c 1966 - 1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Tube of camouflage paste : SAS, Australia Force Vietnam
Description
Small black tube of camouflage paste with one end crimped and the other sealed with a black plastic screwtop. One side is labelled in grey ' #7 LOAM CAMOUFLAGE PASTE NO. 035 . MANUFACTURED BY ELIZABETH ARDEN SALES CORP, NEW YORK . NET WT 1/2 OZ.' The other side is labelled with application instructions and notes that the paste contains insect repellent. The tube is contained within a small plastic sleeve.
History / Summary
Tube of loam coloured face camouflage, identified by the Australian Special Air Service (SAS), Australian Force Vietnam, as being an ideal paste for their use. Originally sourced from American sources, where it was issued for use by US Navy Seals.