Pale blue cotton trousers : Main Force Units, Viet Cong

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number RELAWM41041.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Cotton
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1960s
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Long blue trousers as worn by Viet Cong Main Force units. The trousers are top stitched with white thread with six blue plastic buttons forming a concealed button fly closure. They have front pleats, side pockets and a waistband with six belt loops. There is green staining across the front and back of the trousers.

History / Summary

These trousers are an example of those worn by Main Force Viet Cong units.

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