Vietnam Issue Green Dominant ERDL Jungle Fatigue Trousers Size: X-Small - Regular

For your consideration is a pair of green dominant ERDL jungle fatigue trousers in size X-Small/Regular. They are in used, very good condition. They are slightly faded, but the colors remain vibrant. There are no holes or tears.

The ERDL pattern was developed after WWII and named after the Engineering Research and Development Laboratory. The pattern was codified in 1948 and shelved until the early 1960's when camouflage trials were conducted. The pattern was printed on poplin jungle fatigues and issued on a trial basis early in the Vietnam War. The success of the pattern prompted the Army to order ERDL fatigues in mass scale in the new rip-stop material in 1968. They were never issued on an official basis. In spite of their popularity, the Army did not replace the OG-107 jungle fatigues with ERDL uniforms. ERDL uniforms received sporadic issue among Army units, particularly to LRRPs/Rangers and they found their way in small numbers to line infantry units. The U.S. Marine Corps had much more widespread experience and acceptance of camouflage uniforms. Seeing large numbers of ERDL fatigues sitting in depots, the USMC began to issue the ERDL as its primary field uniform for combat Marines in Vietnam starting in 1969.

The green dominant ERDL pattern is often regarded as one of the most effective jungle and woodland patterns ever made. Original uniforms are highly sought after due to the difficulty in reproducing the unique color scheme. Indeed, most reproductions do a terrible job of copying the lime green color. Unfortunately, the green ERDL pattern's lifespan in the U.S. Military was relatively short lived. It soldiered on well into the early 1980's from surplus Vietnam stocks and with "RDF" style fatigues that used existing ERDL fabric. But the military's swift re-focus on combat in Europe in the 1970's placed a greater emphasis on the brown dominant ERDL pattern which eventually morphed into the woodland BDU.

Measurements:

Waist: 24 - 27"
Inseam: 30"