Unissued Self Defense Militia of Vietnam Field Pants
Unissued Self Defense Militia of Vietnam Field Pants
Unissued Self Defense Militia of Vietnam Field Pants
Unissued Self Defense Militia of Vietnam Field Pants

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Unissued Self Defense Militia of Vietnam Field Pants

$34.99
Description

An authentic uniform issued to members of Vietnam's Dân quân tự vệ Việt Nam,  these pants are a tangible piece of the nation's grassroots struggle for independence and territorial integrity.  

Coming in two separate cuts:

Trouser: features two waist pockets, one rear pocket, and a straight cut.

Cargo: features two cargo pockets, velcro waist adjustment, and a single rear pocket. 

About the Dân quân tự vệ Việt Nam:

Established by the then "Indochinese Communist Party in 1935, the force has played a critical role in the defense of Vietnam for nearly one hundred years. Comprised of conscripts and volunteers, it is overseen by the General Staff of the VPA. The modern-day organization is separated into two major parts: the militia, under the command of local military and government bodies, and the "tự vệ" units, which are organized by party-aligned bodies such as state-owned factories. 

A newly created maritime element of these forces represents an interesting evolution of this structure. Created to help challenge Chinese "fishing" incursions into Vietnam's territorial waters. Provincially organized units have been officially applied in the South China Sea since 2021. 

"In the present age, the people’s war must be waged by all people under the leadership of the working class, and we must ensure that all people are mobilized and armed.. This strength has led our people to brilliant successes in the high tide of anti-Japanese national salvation resistance and in the resistance against the French imperialists, and has brought glorious successes to our people in both parts of the country in the present anti-U.S. national salvation task." -Vo Nguyen Giap, 1967

Type
Type : Cargo Pants
Waist
Waist : 28W
Inseam
Inseam: Extra Short
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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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