Original U.S. Vietnam War Pilot’s Uniform Top For “Maj. Pierce” With Avel Central - II Field Force MACV Other European Militaria The grooves are somewhat dull

The grooves are somewhat dull

the life vest was a profit-making venture for the rubber companies to which Markus had licensed the rights to make the vests

Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production

Herring Bone Twill HBT cotton construction

a Japanese general who previously made guns

Original U.S. Vietnam War Pilot’s Uniform Top For “Maj. Pierce” With Avel Central - II Field Force MACV Other European Militaria The grooves are somewhat dullOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, service worn blouse that belonged to a Major C. E. Peirce of Avel Central, II Field Force and 9th Cavalry. The origins of Avel Central begin with the 335th Signal Detachment. The unit was originally formed on 1 January 1966. Unfortunately we have not been able to find any service information about Major Pierce, but his uniform top tells a story of its own. The blouse shows signs of being worn in