Tiger-patterned brim hat / John Wayne

The "MA26004 Tiger Brim Hat John Wayne" by THE REAL McCOY’S features a tiger stripe camouflage pattern that was used in South Vietnam in the early 1960s by South Vietnamese forces and later by American units as well. Since production often took place locally and through various suppliers, numerous variants of the characteristic stripe pattern emerged.

The name "John Wayne" refers to the pattern worn by the American actor in the film The Green Berets (1968). The Real McCoy’s here reproduces an early version that was widespread in the 1960s. The reference to film history has established itself in the subsequent collector scene as the designation for this variant.

The template for the hat is based on a presumably locally made brim hat design. Crafted in Japan from cotton twill, it combines the historic camouflage pattern with a wide brim and meticulously executed details.

• MA26004 TIGER BRIM HAT / JOHN WAYNE 160 GREEN
• Made in Japan
• 100% Cotton (Twill)
• Tiger stripe camouflage print
• Color: Green
• Sewing thread: Katan (cotton thread)
• Wide brim
• Size reference: 7 1/2 = 58cm head circumference | 7 3/4 = 60cm head circumference