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Original 1967 Vietnam War-era Phu Bai child’s embroidered souvenir jacket.Outstanding small/youth-size Vietnam souvenir jacket featuring extensive hand embroidery. The back is embroidered “PHUBAI / VIET-NAM / 1967” surrounding a hand-embroidered map of Vietnam identifying locations including Hue, Danang, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Vung Tau and Camau.Both sleeves feature elaborate colorful dragon embroidery, while the front has an embroidered tiger and the character 福, associated with good fortune/blessing.The extremely small proportions are noteworthy — this appears to have been made as a child’s/youth souvenir jacket, rather than an adult military garment. These jackets were privately purchased/custom embroidered souvenirs rather than standard military-issued clothing.Measurements laid flat:
Pit to pit: approximately 14 inches
Please see photographs for additional measurements.Condition: Genuine vintage condition showing substantial age and use, including surface wear/soiling, fading, loose or missing embroidery threads and other age-related wear. The hand embroidery retains tremendous character and patina. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.An unusual dated 1967 Phu Bai Vietnam War souvenir piece with extensive hand embroidery, including Vietnam map, dragons and tiger. Excellent display piece for a collector of Vietnam War militaria, Vietjan/souvenir jackets, Asian embroidery or vintage military-related clothing.
