Original WWII USMC M1942 Frogskin Camo Duck Hunter Pants X Original Camo 38 x 31

Description: These WWII USMC M1942 Frogskin Camo Duck Hunter Pants are a rare find for any militaria collector. The pants are in their original camo pattern and have not been replicated. They were made in the United States and are a piece of history from the World War II era, as the first camouflage incorporated by the US Marine Corps. The pants are 38 inches in width and 31 inches in length, making them a comfortable fit for anyone who wants to wear them. The pants are perfect for anyone who wants to add a unique item to their collection. They are a great addition to any militaria collection and are sure to impress anyone who sees them. The pants are a testament to the bravery and skill of the USMC during World War II. They are a valuable piece of history that should not be missed. Has the symbols #38 stamped on the desert side. Waist measures at 40"Inseam measures at 31" From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frog Skin Frog Skin camo fabric.TypeMilitary camouflage patternPlace of originUnited StatesService historyIn service1942-1960sUsed bySee UsersWars World War IIKorean WarFirst Indochina WarBay of Pigs InvasionVietnam War Production historyDesignerNorvell GillespieNo. produced150,000 (Initial Numbers)[1] Frog Skin, also known as Duck Hunter, is a battledress camouflage pattern[2] with mottle and disruptive coloration to blend into the environment similar to a frog's crypsis skin.[3] The M1942 Frog Skin pattern was the United States military's first attempt at disruptive coloration camouflage.[2] History The US Army began experiments with camouflage in 1940–1941.[4] In 1942, the Marine Raiders were the first issued the Frog Skin uniform, which was reversible with a five-color jungle pattern on a green background on one side and a three-color beach pattern with a tan background on the other side.[5][2][6] The pattern was made for the M1942 Reversible Spot Pattern and P42 Camo utility uniform based on the herringbone twill (HBT) cotton fabric.[1] The Paramarines had their own pattern uniform in the same camouflage pattern in the Bougainville campaign.[citation needed] The uniform was worn by the Marines in other campaigns, notably the Battle of Tarawa. In the ETO certain US Infantry divisions wore the uniform in France, but the uniform was withdrawn for resembling German camouflaged uniforms.[7] By January 1944, production of the pattern was stopped with the uniforms being sold as surplus.[8] It found its way to civilians, including duck hunters.[8] This led to the adoption of the name Duck Hunter camo. Combat useA private of the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment wearing the two piece herringbone twill (HBT) camouflage in Normandy. July 1944 The United States used the pattern in limited use in the Korean War for Marines for helmets as helmet covers. The Frog Skin pattern traveled to France who issued it to their 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment and 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment during the First Indochina War. In 1961, the Cuban exiles Brigade 2506 were issued the Frog Skin pattern by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the Bay of Pigs Invasion. During the Vietnam War, the United States Special Forces issued Frog Skin to the Montagnard for their guerrilla warfare activities. Navy SEALs and Rangers resorted to using the camo due to a lack of a standard camouflage. Army Special Forces advisers, sailors and Marines attached to the Military Assistance Command Vietnam — Naval Advisory Group and the CIDG also used it before Tigerstripe uniforms were issued. Ships within the US only. Inv. No. A320

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