{"product_id":"vietnam-era-u-s-army-reversible-tour-jacket-yellow-korea","title":"Vietnam-Era U.S. Army Reversible Tour Jacket, Yellow Korea 1969–1970 Embroidery Named Trujillo, Sukajan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA reversible souvenir tour jacket of U.S. Army association from the Vietnam War period, its high-visibility yellow side worked with a circular emblem naming Korea, the years 1969–1970 and the name Trujillo. Military symbolism and personal narrative meet in thread: a wearable diary rather than issued equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reversible tour jacket is executed in a yellow and black color scheme, the back of the yellow side extensively embroidered with a large circular composition that brings together geographical, chronological and personal elements: the word “Korea” arched across the top, a central map and insignia motif, the dates 1969–1970, motto text worked within the circular field and, on a lower tag, the name “Trujillo”, a full narrative patch stitched directly into the garment. The design is characteristic of the post-deployment souvenir garments produced during the Vietnam War period, and the piece illustrates how military clothing evolved into a medium of personal expression and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouvenir jackets of this kind, known in Japan as sukajan, grew out of the embroidered satin jackets made for American servicemen in postwar Japan and East Asia. Unlike an A-2 or an Irvin, this garment was never issued for combat. It was made during or after service as a record of memory, identity and personal narrative, closer to a wearable diary than to equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tour jackets lean toward black, olive and other subdued tones; this one breaks away completely. The yellow surface gives it immediate visual dominance, high emotional visibility and a clearly non-combat identity, turning memory into announcement. The embroidery is centralized, radial and information-heavy, carrying geography in the map, time in 1969–1970, identity in the name and symbolism in the military emblems: a data-rich surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of Korea on a Vietnam-era jacket suggests multi-theater service, unit lineage or deployment crossover, or symbolic reference beyond a single war. This is not uncommon, and it reflects the fluidity of Cold War military presence. The name Trujillo is the human anchor: without it the jacket would be general; with it, the piece is tied to an individual, a life and a timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTour jackets often carry two faces, one public, bold and decorated, the other subdued or secondary, and that duality mirrors the contrast between soldier identity and personal life. Because the narrative is embroidered rather than painted, it does not flake; the thread retains its structure and the design remains legible over time, giving the jacket long-term narrative durability. It will speak to Vietnam War collectors, tour jacket specialists, textile historians and narrative-driven collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible tour jacket (souvenir \/ military culture garment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army (Vietnam-era context)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1960s–early 1970s; embroidered dates 1969–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-deployment embroidered souvenir jacket (tour jacket \/ sukajan crossover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin \/ nylon blend outer shell, reversible construction; lightweight, high-sheen fabric designed for embroidery display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side A high-visibility yellow; Side B black (inferred reversible counterpart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible structure (two wearable sides); ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband; full-body embroidery coverage; lightweight bomber silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Embroidery (yellow side):\u003c\/strong\u003e Large circular emblem; “Korea” text arch (upper); central map and insignia motif; 1969–1970; motto text within the circular field; lower name tag “Trujillo”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder approx. 46 cm · Chest approx. 56 cm · Sleeve approx. 60 cm · Length approx. 57 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic worn souvenir garment with preserved narrative embroidery: visible wear, fading and surface aging, with no catastrophic structural failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric shows use-consistent abrasion; lightweight but intact, with no large tears, giving a stable textile base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery intact across major areas, threads anchored, color retention strong and no major unraveling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbing intact and reversible seams holding; functional wearability maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra consistency, embroidery style and reversible construction are the strongest indicators; the exact unit and the deployment history have not been established. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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