Tiger Patterns: A Guide to the Vietnam War's Tigerstripe Combat Fatigue Patterns and Uniforms (Schiffer Military Aviation History (Hardcover)) Hardcover – February 3, 1999

I keep losing this damned book! Very good !!

Nice book, some good photos. I would include a bit more on NVA tiger stripes as this is where I heard the patterns started from, a friend of mine who is an avid collector of VC and NVA memorabilia was aware of this. I see the French pattern shown and then again who has all the history as of origin of tiger stripes. GOD.... I as well am very happy the Marine Flight Suit Tigers were shown as they were used in I believe 1963 or 4.YP-13. God bless.

Cool book

very good

When I purchased this book, I didn't expect to see all the diagrams and charts that it included. The author not only has photos and descriptions of the numerous tiger patterns, but he studied the different buttons and zippers as well! He has hand drawn pictures of patterns and cuts, and there are even a few personal photos of his family wearing tigers from his personal collection.I highly recommend this book for collectors and people who want to know more about Vietnam tigerstripes.

I had a chance to look at this title at a militaria show in the Pacific North West. I liked it very much. Its timethat Vietnam era Militaria be given the respect it deserves. There are so many variations of theater madeuniforms. I cant remember if Thialand or Philipine tiger stripes are covered as some Air Force, Navy and Marinesalso had their tiger stripes made out side of Vietnam also. Its a really fantasic reference. Sadly, the renactorcrowd and various commecial vendors like Mil Spec are reproducing the tiger stripe uniforms.Recommended for a dealer of military or Vietnam era collector.If I were older I would have bought the uniforms I found at GI Surplus on Sumner ave Springfield, MA prior to their close in 1980.

Tiger stripe Fan's Collectible Books.Very interesting book.Thank you.

The following quotation is from page 242 of Johnson's book, "Tiger Patterns: A Guide to the Vietnam War's Tigerstripe Combat Fatigue Patterns and Uniforms:""Every collector should recognize that one of the most elemental sources in collecting...is the use of the business or collector's card as a propaganda tool. I've met many veterans who were extremely grateful to perceive that someone would give their garments and artifacts a good home, even if I myself knew that I would trade or otherwise dispose of them soon after purchase."Please read that last sentence again. Johnson clearly states that he dupes Vietnam Vets into donating or selling artifacts from their days in the war, with the understanding that he will cherish and preserve their items. His intent, as he continues, is to use those Vet's memorabilia as a stepping stone to acquire more expensive/better/rarer items.In speaking of the business cards, Johnson further states "I have always found it useful to have my cards state that I was a curator as opposed to a mere collector (242)." In other words, he leads the Veterans to conclude that the artifacts of their combat service will be in a museum, to tell the history of the Vietnam War. Instead, they're fodder for Johnson's own collection.I owe my life to these heroic Vietnam Veterans. When I enlisted, my NCO's were all Vietnam Vets, who taught me what it means to be a soldier and a troop leader. The lessons they taught me I passed on to my troops, when I was an NCO in combat in Iraq. I find it despicable that Johnson would purposely dupe these men and women, who gave so much to our country. I do not wish to tell you what to do with your hard earned money, but I would offer that the fifty dollar price of this book could be better spent as a donation to the VFW, American Legion, or any Vietnam Veterans organization--rather than lining the pocket of a huckster like Johnson.