| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM41040.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1960s |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Faded grey cotton trousers : Main Force Units, Viet Cong
Description
Viet Cong faded grey cotton trousers with rear and side pockets. The trousers have a concealed fly button closure and a waistband with five belt loops. The outside seam of each trouser leg has a black plastic button located about 60 mm up from the hem, which corresponds to a black cotton eyelet on each inner leg seam, allowing the ankles to be gathered.
History / Summary
These trousers are an example of those worn by Main force Viet Cong units.