The OG-107 shirt is a quintessential utility shirt from the Vietnam War era. Among the many examples that exist, this particular piece has a very intriguing history.
Its most distinctive feature is the tailor’s label reading “TAILOR Dick YOKOTA TOKYO” sewn onto the inside of the collar. This rare piece indicates that it was tailored or customized by a tailor who operated in the vicinity of Yokota Air Base in Fussa City, Tokyo.
From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, Yokota Air Base served as a key hub for the U.S. Air Force and Army in the Far East.Soldiers heading to Vietnam often stopped there as a transit point, and there were numerous tailors and shops catering to military personnel in the area surrounding the base. There was a culture of making alterations to suit the local climate and mission requirements, attaching name tags, and adjusting sizes; this garment may well have been created against that backdrop.
Was it actually tailored for soldiers bound for Vietnam during their stay in Japan, or was it worn daily by soldiers stationed at Yokota Air Base? The truth remains unknown. However, this single garment is deeply imbued with the spirit of the Japan-U.S. base culture and Far East strategy of that era.
The base model, the OG-107 utility shirt, was adopted in the 1950s and was widely used throughout the Vietnam War as the U.S. military’s signature work and utility garment. Despite its simple design, it is exceptionally durable and is a classic that laid the foundation for later fatigue shirts and utility wear.
This item has been customized to short sleeves, a practical modification designed for wear in tropical climates. It also features a name tag and a “U.S. ARMY” patch, allowing you to fully enjoy its authentic military vibe.
While the OG-107 shirt itself is not rare, a piece with the story of being “tailored at Yokota Air Base” is highly distinctive and can be considered a collector’s item that stands apart from ordinary utility shirts.
Country of Manufacture: United States (tailored and customized by a tailor near Yokota Air Base)
Era: Late 1960s to Early
1970s Model: OG-107 Utility Shirt (Custom Short-Sleeve)
Condition
Overall, it is in good condition. While there is some fading, the fabric is sturdy, and you can still enjoy wearing it for a long time. It has been customized to short sleeves. It includes a name tag and a U.S. ARMY tape. This piece has a very interesting history, as it still bears the label from a tailor near Yokota Air Base.
As this is a used item, returns are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding.
Size (Flat Measurements)
Shoulder width: 42 cm; Chest
width: 51 cm; Length
: 67 cm;
Sleeve length: 25 cm
