This is the 4th Model Jungle Fatigue Jacket worn by Martha Raye (1916-1994 ), an American actress who traveled around the world on a USO tour during the Vietnam War to raise the morale of U.S. soldiers and comfort them on the front lines.
She was also called "The Mother of the Green Berets" and was especially loved by the U.S. Army Special Forces**. She was a rare person who was honorably regarded as a Green Beret even after the war, as she ate the same food and slept in the same environment as the soldiers in the war zone, and sometimes assisted them in medical activities and encouraged them.
This item is a **Jungle Fatigue Jacket (OG-107, 3rd/4th model)** worn by Martha Ray herself during the Vietnam War. It is one of the items released by her family after her death, and is an extremely rare actual item with a solid history.
Jacket details
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Model: Coat, Man's, Combat, Tropical (Jungle Fatigue)
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Material: 100% cotton ripstop poplin (OG-107, Class 1)
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Manufacturer: HENDERSON MFG. CO.
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Contract number: DSA 100-69-C-1774 (1969 contract, manufactured in the midst of the Vietnam War period)
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Size: SMALL-SHORT (chest 33 to 37 inches, height 67 inches or less)
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Features:
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4 front pockets
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With hem drain holes (tropical specification)
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Complete with inside label
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Martha Ray's own rank insignia and emblem remain as they were
Accessories
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Green Beret Magazine" at that time (U.S. Army Special Forces related publication)
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Envelope addressed to Martha Raye (with address "LTC Maggie Raye" and her home address in Bel Air, California)
→ This is an important document to support her use.
Condition.
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The jacket has a sense of use as a military jacket, and the color has faded over time.
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The medals, patches, etc. remain as they were at the time, adding to the historical value.
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The preservation condition is relatively good. The condition is good enough to be used as a collection item.
Historical Background and Value]
Martha Ray was the only woman to receive numerous honors from the U.S. Army for her comforting activities in the war zone, eventually being awarded the title of "Honorary Green Beret". The clothing she wore goes beyond mere military attire and is positioned as a symbolic artifact of the history of the Vietnam War and American military culture.
This item is not a mere supply of clothing, but an actual item worn by the entertainer who supported the hearts of soldiers on the battlefield.
It is a very important piece of clothing not only as a military collection, but also from the viewpoints of war history, USO history, and entertainment history. It is a museum quality item. This is a used item and cannot be returned. Please note that this is a pre-owned item and cannot be returned.
Size (flat):
Shoulder width 44cm, Body width 56cm, Length 75cm, Sleeve length 60cm
