{"product_id":"1965-66年頃-asianカット-沖縄タイガーパターン-半袖カスタム-タイガーストライプ-シャツ-jwd-中古品","title":"Circa 1965–66 | Asian Cut | Okinawa Tiger Pattern | Short-Sleeve Custom | Tiger Stripe | Shirt | JWD | Used","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKnown as one of the most iconic designs in the Tiger Stripe series, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Okinawa Tiger\u0026mdash;also known as \u0026ldquo;John Wayne Dense\u0026rdquo; (JWD)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The size is estimated to be approximately A-S or M.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is a short-sleeve version with a lot of character, likely boldly customized by its original owner. Its most distinctive feature is, without a doubt, \u003cstrong\u003ethe sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewhich have been casually cut off\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hasn\u0026rsquo;t been neatly re-tailored into a short-sleeved shirt; the cuffs are left raw. Threads dangle, and the cuts on both sides retain a rough, unfinished look. Furthermore, tears and damage are visible throughout the body, giving it an appearance that suggests it was altered and worn as-is during its original use\u0026mdash;rather than being modified later for fashion purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Vietnam War, there are examples of soldiers modifying their clothing on the battlefield to cope with the hot and humid conditions. Pieces like this \u003cstrong\u003eoffer a unique appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;completely different from deadstock or items in pristine condition\u0026mdash;\u003cstrong\u003ethat lets you sense \u0026ldquo;how it was actually worn.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hem also features intriguing details; it appears the original finishing was undone to lengthen the garment. Combined with the sleeve cuts, this suggests the garment was likely modified to suit the wearer\u0026rsquo;s personal needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, a major appeal of this piece is that, despite its condition, \u003cstrong\u003ethe distinctive JWD coloration remains exceptionally beautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features a striking pattern where deep brown to black stripes are intricately interwoven with olive green and khaki-toned brushstrokes. While some fading is visible, the color hasn\u0026rsquo;t completely washed out, allowing you to fully appreciate the rich gradations and contrast characteristic of JWD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features button-fastened flap chest pockets on both sides. In particular, there is a large tear around one of the pockets, strongly emphasizing that this piece is not merely a collector\u0026rsquo;s item but has been heavily worn.Judging by its condition alone, this is by no means a pristine piece. However, for collectors of vintage Tiger Stripe items\u0026mdash;especially those from the combat era\u0026mdash;\u003cstrong\u003epieces\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003cstrong\u003ethis, with their field-customized look and visible signs of wear, possess a charm entirely distinct from that of a pristine garment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw-edged sleeves, the unhemmed hem, the tears throughout, and the JWD print that remains beautifully intact to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Okinawa Tiger Stripe has a very strong character, inviting you to imagine how the original wearer customized it for their own use and continued to wear it in that condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on condition, this is a piece we hope you\u0026rsquo;ll enjoy for the \u0026ldquo;unique character\u0026rdquo; that is exclusive to this particular item. We also highly recommend it to collectors tracking Tiger Stripe variations, including those who use them for display or reference purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. It has been customized with both sleeves cut off, and there are tears, fraying, signs of wear, and fading throughout. The hem appears to have been unstitched from its original seam to lengthen the garment. Please review the images and understand the nature of vintage military items before making your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a used item, returns are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (measured flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder width: 41 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest width: 46 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve Length: 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48517900566769,"sku":"TIGER-60-392","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_9187_c9394a4a-16ce-4317-83c1-8d409e9c5230.jpg?v=1786172443","url":"https:\/\/chinamilitaria1911.com\/en\/products\/circa-1965-66-asian-cut-okinawa-tiger-pattern-short-sleeve-custom-tiger-stripe-shirt-jwd-used","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}