Description
Mooooooooooooooorena Vietnam!
(Good morning Vietnam)
Though fairly isolated, New Zealand was not excluded in being nervous about the Cold War and spread of communism in the Pacific. In total, NZ sent more than 3000 personnel (military + civilian) to Vietnam between 1963-1975. The much needed update and more cohesive New Zealand Jungle Greens uniform (thanks Australia) was nicknamed ''pixie'' due to the angled chest pockets looking like pixie ears + slim fit to the body. After trials and modifications the New Zealand ''Pixie Greens'' was accepted for tropical combat dress in 1967.
The pixie shirt was designed to be worn tucked in or untucked, to allow for varying ventilation in the Vietnamese climate. This shirt is still surprisingly heavy for a jungle uniform and made of cotton drill. Reinforcing over the shoulders to the back, pockets to the upper sleeves and slanted chest pockets are all the utility this shirt needs! An uncommon piece of Aotearoa militaria that showcases the influence of British, Australian and American uniform design on a shirt needed to keep up with the times and conflict environment. Get your mitts on this esoteric collectable!
Features:
- Genuine New Zealand Army surplus
- Two large chest pockets
- Pockets to upper sleeves
- Adjustable cuffs
- Button down epaulets
Sizing: The first number is the chest circumference, the second size is the recommended height of the wearer. A "Small (88cm) / 180cm" will fit a person around 180cm tall with an 88cm chest size. For more information, check out our sizing guide.
Height:
Short: 160-170cm
Regular: 170-180cm
Long: 180-190cm
Weight: Approx 0.5kg
Content: Cotton drill
Colour: Olive Drab
Condition: Used/Very Good - Item has clearly had some use. There may be marks and signs of wear, but still lot's of life left. If you want more information on our condition ratings, check out our condition guide
