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Vintage Vietnam War Era ARVN “Beo Gam” Duck Hunter Camouflage Shirt
Original Vietnam-era Southeast Asian produced camouflage shirt in the desirable “Beo Gam” (leopard/duck hunter) pattern, commonly associated with ARVN forces, CIDG units, and U.S. Special Forces advisors during the 1960s–early 1970s.
Constructed from cotton twill with single-sided camouflage print showing interior ghosting, consistent with period production methods. Features non-standard, in-theater style construction including bellowed (pleated) chest pockets, and field-style assembly.
Details include:
* 6-button front closure
* Bellowed chest pockets with button flap closures
* Two-button adjustable cuffs with sleeve placket gusset
* Original 13 Star Metal Buttons (less commonly seen than plastic disc variants) - paint wear present
* Interior hang tab beneath collar
* Curved collar topstitching reinforcement visible at back of neck
* Frayed but legible cloth size tag marked “A-M”
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. No holes or tears. Minor surface wear and light discoloration consistent with age and use. Buttons show some paint loss. Presents extremely well overall.
Measures laid flat:
19” pit to pit
26” top neckline to bottom hem
19” across shoulders
20.9” sleeves
15” pit to bottom
Shown on men’s vintage medium mannequin.
