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VINTAGE VIETNAM WAR ERA KIFFE CO. COMMERCIAL "DUCK HUNTER" / SPOT CAMOUFLAGE M1 STEEL HELMET COVER WITH RARE WOVEN FABRIC TAGUp for sale is an exceptional, highly collectible piece of Vietnam War era militaria: an original commercial-contract Kiffe Co. spot pattern ("duck hunter" style) twill camouflage M1 combat helmet cover.While many Kiffe helmet covers found on the market today feature a faint or completely faded ink stamp, this premium example features the incredibly rare, fully intact, stitched-in woven fabric label.TAG DETAILS:
- Brand: KIFFE (with the classic Broadway diamond logo)
- Location: New York
- Item: M1 Helmet Camouflage
- Size: M-68
- Specification: 100% Cotton / RN 33013
- Origin: Made in JapanHISTORICAL CONTEXT:
During the Vietnam War, the H.H. Kiffe Co. produced high-quality commercial camo and tactical gear out of Japan. These specific spot-pattern items were famously purchased and field-worn by elite South Vietnamese forces, most notably the ARVN Rangers and the National Police Field Force
, as well as US advisors.CONDITION REPORT:
The cover is in beautiful vintage condition. The heavy cotton twill fabric retains excellent color depth with standard light wear consistent with age. The flaps and stitching are structurally sound. Most importantly, the woven tag is completely legible, crisp, and securely attached. Please review the high-resolution photos for exact condition details.Don't miss out on this pristine, investment-grade variation for your Vietnam War headgear collection.
