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Buzz Rickson's Gold Tiger Camouflage Boonie Hat with Patch Customization BR02882 [New for Fall/Winter 2026]

Buzz Rickson's Gold Tiger Camouflage Boonie Hat with Patch Customization BR02882 [New for Fall/Winter 2026]

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■Buzz Rickson's Gold Tiger Camouflage Boonie Hat with Patch Customization BR02882
In 1965, the United States began full-scale military intervention in Vietnam under the pretext of preventing the spread of communism, supporting the South Vietnamese army, conducting air raids on the North, and deploying ground troops, marking the start of the war against the North Vietnamese army and the National Liberation Front. Although the war dragged on, the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell in 1975, leading to Vietnam's unification by the North and the complete end of the conflict. During the height of the war, American soldiers in Vietnam would have souvenir jackets tailored with embroidery depicting maps of Vietnam and the years of service. These became known as "Viet-Jan" (Vietnam Jackets).
Soldiers did not limit this to just jackets; they expressed their individuality by sewing patches and embroidery onto various items on a whim.
Joke patches featuring a peace sign with the text "Southeast Asia War Games Participant," which likened the war to a game, were extremely popular at the time.
Patches featuring the names of places they had traveled through—such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand—were originally meant to be added to the shoulders of combat uniforms, but this arranged style of sewing them onto a hat is also overflowing with personality. One cannot help but admire the spirit and strong individuality of the hat's owner, who went so far as to cover up the elaborate and luxurious tiger stripe pattern with these patches.


Material: 100% Cotton
Made in Japan
Weight: 110g
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Buzz Rickson's is the military brand of Toyo Enterprise, which also owns vintage-style American casual brands such as Sugar Cane and Sun Surf. The company has a long history with the military, with roots tracing back to its predecessor, Kosho & Co., which supplied products like souvenir jackets (sukajan) to U.S. military bases. They released their first flight jacket in 1993. Since then, the military wear they have restored one after another has been finished to perfection, just like the Hawaiian shirts of Sun Surf and the denim wear of Sugar Cane.
Size Details
7 1/4: Approx. 58cm
7 1/2: Approx. 60cm
Material
100% Cotton
Color
119 Black
Notes
Sizes are measured from actual products, and the average values are listed. Please note that there may be slight individual differences.
About the Product
Many of the products handled by our store are designed based on vintage items. To emphasize the authentic atmosphere, there may be slight irregularities in stitching, variations in fabric tone or texture due to processing, or color unevenness; please understand these as part of the product's charm. Additionally, product specifications (stitching, parts, color, size, etc.) are subject to change without notice. We hope you enjoy our products with an understanding of the above points.
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