{"product_id":"buzz-ricksons-br15919-coat-mans-combat-tropical-hand-embroidery","title":"BUZZ RICKSON'S \"BR15919\" COAT, MAN'S COMBAT TROPICAL HAND EMBROIDERY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#de261e\" style=\"color: #de261e;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e[BUZZ RICKSON'S \"BR15919\" COAT, MAN'S COMBAT TROPICAL HAND EMBROIDERY]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Buzz Rickson's fatigue jacket.\u003cbr\u003eCommonly known as the \"Jungle Fatigue\" jacket—and officially designated the \"Tropical Combat Uniform\"—this garment was adopted and issued as field clothing for tropical environments during the Vietnam War in the early 1960s.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough classified as a jacket, it is designed to be worn much like a shirt; it functions effectively as a lightweight outer layer or as an under-layer beneath a coat.\u003cbr\u003eThe material used is lightweight, quick-drying cotton poplin, selected specifically for tropical climates.\u003cbr\u003eThe design is an evolution of the parachute coat from World War II. These jackets are generally categorized into three types—early, mid, and late models—with the defining characteristic of the early model (the \"First Model\") being the exposed buttons on the pocket flaps.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a reproduction of that early model, featuring shoulder epaulets, exposed pocket buttons, and waist-adjustment tabs.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for hot, humid environments, it utilizes cotton poplin—a relatively lightweight fabric often used for shirts, yet one that is densely woven, supple, and durable.\u003cbr\u003eIt also offers excellent moisture absorption and quick-drying properties.\u003cbr\u003eAnother distinctive feature is the angled chest pocket, which includes a pen slot and is positioned for easy access.\u003cbr\u003eSewn onto the jacket is a \"joke patch\" reflecting the anti-war sentiment that spread among U.S. troops during the conflict, alongside hand-embroidered details that express the soldiers' own sense of frustration and resignation regarding the war.\u003cbr\u003eFrom our perspective, this garment is not merely a tribute to the military uniform itself; rather, it recreates the image of a soldier's personal emotions erupting over the \"uniform provided by the state.\"\u003cbr\u003eIt is a jacket born from the atmosphere of anti-war and war-weary sentiment that permeated the U.S. military as the Vietnam War dragged on. While it bears a clear anti-war message like \"MAKE LOVE NOT WAR,\" it also features a brand of dark, soldier-style humor—\"PEACE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY\" (creating peace by bombing with B-52s)—that could be interpreted as the exact opposite.\u003cbr\u003eThe famous phrase \"Fighter by day \/ Lover by night \/ Drunkard by choice \/ Army by mistake\" feels less like a statement of political anti-war ideology and more like an expression of soldier culture—a way of laughing at oneself for \"ending up in a place like this.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne might be tempted to simply lump this together with other \"anti-war jackets,\" but I felt it was something far more human than that label implies.\u003cbr\u003eWhat this jacket conveys may be the \"honest feelings of a soldier\" rather than an \"ideology.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"I hate war. But I’m a soldier. I like girls. I want to drink. Joining the army was a mistake. MAKE LOVE NOT WAR.\" Yet, at the same time, they joke about creating \"old-fashioned peace\" with B-52s.\u003cbr\u003eThey even poke fun at the very war they are fighting in, calling it the \"SOUTH EAST ASIA WAR GAMES.\"\u003cbr\u003eIt doesn't neatly align with a single ideology; that lack of neatness is precisely what makes this jacket feel so real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no simple way to explain the emotions of someone who has actually been on the battlefield.\u003cbr\u003eThere is fear. Resignation. Perhaps even pride. There is drinking and joking. There is the longing to go home. I feel like all of those things are mixed together in this jacket.\u003cbr\u003eTaking all of that into account, the phrase \"a sense of helpless frustration\"—used by the manufacturer to describe it—captures the essence of this jacket perfectly.\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the fact that we can also appreciate such a jacket as a cool fashion item feels, in many ways, deeply human—giving the jacket a rich, complex character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#de261e\" style=\"color: #de261e;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eITEM DATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number: BR15919- Quality: 100% Cotton - Made in Japan　\u003cbr\u003eSilhouette [Thin←1 \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e 3 4 5→] Thicker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#de261e\" style=\"color: #de261e;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" size=\"-1\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eModel information\u003cbr\u003eHeight 173cm, weight 64kg, wearing size 38 (M).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSize\/Chest\/Shoulder\/Length\/Hem\/Sleeve\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38(M)\/54cm\/46cm\/68cm\/54cm\/60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40(L)\/57cm\/48cm\/71cm\/57cm\/62cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42(XL)\/60cm\/50cm\/74cm\/60cm\/64cm\u003cbr\u003e44(XXL)\/62cm\/52cm\/76cm\/62cm\/66cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The above values are measured when the item is laid flat after one wash.\u003cbr\u003eWe lay it on the floor, remove any wrinkles, and measure the fabric flat.\u003cbr\u003eThe size numbers will vary by a few centimeters depending on the individual product, the measurement method, and the amount of force used.\u003cbr\u003eThe size chart is therefore only a guide and may differ from the actual numbers.\u003cbr\u003e*The product photos are taken with a digital camera.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that color may differ slightly from the actual product due to the LCD screen, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bears-tokyo.myshopify.com\/collections\/how-to-measure-the-size\"\u003e*Click here for detailed size measurement methods.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUZZ RICKSON'S","offers":[{"title":"OLIVE \/ 38(M)","offer_id":44317159718971,"sku":null,"price":79000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"OLIVE \/ 40(L)","offer_id":44317159751739,"sku":null,"price":79000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"OLIVE \/ 42(XL)","offer_id":44317159784507,"sku":null,"price":79000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"OLIVE \/ 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