Original Vietnam War U.S. Navy Tiger Stripe “Tadpole” Camouflage Fatigue Uniform Set - Lieutenant Dodd Bira Gun Knapsacks like this were issued

Knapsacks like this were issued to all infantrymen and used mainly in the early to mid term of the war

Separate units scrounged for food and water among the Italian civilians until the unit finally reassembled in Salerno on 28 September 1943

Sailors and soldiers carrying these smaller flags on their person when overseas

The 303d Bombardment Group was activated in February 1942 as a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber group at Pendleton Field

Paint is still very good

Original Vietnam War U.S. Navy Tiger Stripe “Tadpole” Camouflage Fatigue Uniform Set - Lieutenant Dodd Bira Gun Knapsacks like this were issuedOriginal Items: Only One Available. It is easy to understand how this pattern got its name from its bold black stripes, which mimic those of a tiger. The combination of green, brown and black stripes provided near perfect camouflage for a jungle environment with its light and shade. It was made using a screen printing process, which is why it can sometimes appear smudged. The pattern was adapted from the black and green "Lizard pattern", used by the