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Posted: 3/2/2013 5:22:49 PM EDT
Seeing armeiro's AR-10 in Japan reminded me I really need to post this.
Without getting into too much detail, I was given a Japanese "Combat" magazine that contains an excellent photo-article on a Portuguese AR10. It's 14 pages long, but at least half is colored photos. Problem is, I don't read Japanese. Does anyone here have the skill needed to transcribe this article to English--or can you recommend someone who might? (A buddy at work was supposed to help but he let me down.) I'd be happy to send high-resolution scans of each page, and there's no rush required--I'd just really like to get a good translation of it. Hell, I'll even pay someone for their time (if it's not too expensive). Of course, I'll be sure to share the article and all photos here just as soon as I have it. Samples from the article: 
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And on a related note, anyone know where I might find a fine cover like this guy's wearing? I'm thinking it's a Portuguese uniform piece? 
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Posted: 3/2/2013 5:58:47 PM EDT
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if you can't find anyone i'll see if my buddy can help.
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Posted: 3/2/2013 6:09:51 PM EDT
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This guy might be able to help:
Japanese translator |
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Posted: 3/2/2013 6:43:20 PM EDT
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WOW... That was awesome. I was kind of bummed out until I read that... Thank you. Audio Demons LOL
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Posted: 3/2/2013 7:46:04 PM EDT
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The white text on black background is much too difficult for my beginner Japanese skillz.
The numbered illustration call-outs 1 - 34 are quite a bit easier because they are written in Katakana (which is the alphabet used for words of foreign origin, and those are either mostly or all pretty much transliterations of the English part names - for example, #1 is Flash Hider - Grenade Launcher, #2 is Gas Adjuster Screw, #3 is Front Sight, #4 is Gas Tube, #5 is Barrel Extension, #6 is Carrying Handle, #7 is Charging Handle, #8 not sure, some kind of pin?, #9 might be Bolt Carrier, #10 might be Lower Ring, #11 might be Elevation Spool?, #12 is Elevation Screw, #13 is Elevation Adjust?, #14 is Rear Sight, #15 is Windage Adjust Screw, etc. etc. |
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Posted: 3/2/2013 8:00:54 PM EDT
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Some more...
16 - Buffer plunger? 17 - Buffer housing 18 - Recoil Spring 19 - Hand Guard 20 - Barrel 21 - Port 22 - Pivot Pin 23 - Lower Receiver 24 - Bolt Stop Lever 25 - Hammer? 26 - Trigger Guard 27 - Sear? 28 - Trigger 29 - Selector 30 - Automatic Sear? 31 - Rear Pin 32 - Pistol Grip 33 - Butt Stock 34 - Butt Cap? |
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Posted: 3/2/2013 8:21:01 PM EDT
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And the blue writing at the top (partially) says:
1960 Angola ?? style Portuguese camouflage suit English ??? AR-10 rifle grenade ??? (but yes, you really need to find someone who can do a better translation than I can) |
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Posted: 3/3/2013 1:22:20 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Seeing armeiro's AR-10 in Japan reminded me I really need to post this. Without getting into too much detail, I was given a Japanese "Combat" magazine that contains an excellent photo-article on a Portuguese AR10. It's 14 pages long, but at least half is colored photos. Problem is, I don't read Japanese. Does anyone here have the skill needed to transcribe this article to English--or can you recommend someone who might? (A buddy at work was supposed to help but he let me down.) I'd be happy to send high-resolution scans of each page, and there's no rush required--I'd just really like to get a good translation of it. Hell, I'll even pay someone for their time (if it's not too expensive). Of course, I'll be sure to share the article and all photos here just as soon as I have it. Samples from the article: http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/OlGunner/JpnCM1_zps27f0ca18.jpg __________________________
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/OlGunner/JpnCM2_zpsa9edf939.jpg And on a related note, anyone know where I might find a fine cover like this guy's wearing? I'm thinking it's a Portuguese uniform piece? http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/OlGunner/JpnCM3_zps822a0c04.jpg In one of the old AR10er newsletter issue there is a reference to weapons magazine from Japan with the image of a AR-10 on the cover that the AR10er editors were looking for,it was probably this one. I am looking for information on the uniform and will post what i can find,in the meanwhile i have a Portuguese PDF on caps and beret. http://ultramar.terraweb.biz/Livros/JornaldoExercito/Coberturas_JE602Jan_607Jun2011.pdf Can you post all of the article because we all will most probably die of old age waiting for the text translation. Thank you. |
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Posted: 3/3/2013 2:23:51 AM EDT
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Portuguese marines (fuzileiros) using the cap,the uniform was basically the same for all with the exception of diferent units having diferent colours.
Ebay caps "PORTUGAL PORTUGUESE AFRICA WAR COMBAT CAP ELITE FORCES MINT SIZE 54" 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORTUGAL-PORTUGUESE-AFRICA-WAR-COMBAT-CAP-ELITE-FORCES-MINT-SIZE-54-/300691267815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460298a0e7 "PORTUGAL PORTUGUESE WAR AFRICA COMBAT CAP HAT SIZE 53" 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORTUGAL-PORTUGUESE-WAR-AFRICA-COMBAT-CAP-HAT-SIZE-53-/300865316643?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460cf86723 The nickname for it was the "Quico" and inspired by the French "casquette bigeard". |
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Posted: 3/3/2013 3:48:47 AM EDT
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But to complete the outfit one olso need the bush knife (Faca de Mato).
The first one is almost the same as the original one used as it as the simple blade as to the one used by the boy scouts that as the wood saw surface,at the time they probably assumed that a solder could use the 7.62mm of the AR-10 or G3 to do some wood chopping. 
Faca de Mato. 
Faca de Mato used by the boy scouts,whit wood saw surface. 
Some of the knife leather covers come with the boy scouts logo. http://www.commerciol.com/Facas-de-Mato Tthere are diferences when comparing a new one to a possibly original one,one can see the oxidation on the aluminium parts. 
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Posted: 3/3/2013 4:48:17 AM EDT
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AR10er newsletter reference to te same Japanese "Combat" magazine AR-10 issue.
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Posted: 3/3/2013 7:34:05 AM EDT
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The first photo talks about the weapon being possessed by some frightening accuracy demon named, Amanojaku. He's also an audio demon.
The second photo is a sushi menu.  
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Posted: 3/3/2013 8:11:23 AM EDT
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I think it means, " So many Retro guns, so little time"
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Posted: 3/3/2013 11:13:18 AM EDT
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The guy on the left is thinking "how much would this h/g fetch at RBR"
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Posted: 3/3/2013 1:13:48 PM EDT
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Thanks a lot, armeiro--now I have ANOTHER thing I need to find! (The period-correct knife.)
I appreciate the PDF on the uniform. Now I just have to track one down in size 61-62. Hopefully there were at least a few big guys in the Porto military! Yes, this mag is the one mentioned in the Ar10er. Let me throw together some scans and I'll post it as-is. Hopefully, I'll find a translator yet! |
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Posted: 3/3/2013 2:00:50 PM EDT
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If you still need this translated, just PM me. My wife is Japanese and can translate that for you, but I'm not going to bother her with it if someone has already done so for you.
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Posted: 3/4/2013 12:31:47 AM EDT
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Thanks a lot, armeiro--now I have ANOTHER thing I need to find! (The period-correct knife.) I appreciate the PDF on the uniform. Now I just have to track one down in size 61-62. Hopefully there were at least a few big guys in the Porto military! Yes, this mag is the one mentioned in the Ar10er. Let me throw together some scans and I'll post it as-is. Hopefully, I'll find a translator yet! Make a list of the things you need and i will see what i can find. 
"The period-correct knife",the knifes new and old are pretty much the same,i dont it was a knife made particularly for the military but it was probably a existing hunting knife that was selected for it,the differences are not much as the materials are the same apart from the existing blue sections and plastic handle padron variations as most of the handles are made out of plastic but there are some possible made out of bone (i think) but the military are probably plastic as it is and was more cosf efective. The two ones in the next image have a plastic handle but with some normal diferences. 
And then ther is this one with the simpler blade,the handle is probably plastic but with a more bone look to it.
And then there is this one with a possible bone handle. 
And even with new ones there are cosmetic diferences. 
(Tis one as the boy scouts logo on the cover) 
http://www.commerciol.com/Facas-de-Mato
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Posted: 3/4/2013 6:49:32 AM EDT
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A knife related story from a veteram.
"I had bought in Porto. It was balanced and adapted very well to my hand, and we were inseparable even at the ten steps launch it never missed the target.It lifted 1032 mines, but it was never used on or against someone. One day in an operation zone, wrapped (we) strong and ugly. During the return she wasnt with me,for whatever reason, drew up and ou she went , on the battlefield. I was very upset! It was my companion, i had a special affection and she conveyed to me a sense of security.I had no chance of going back to look. For there was, lost but not forgotten. Maybe during the next visit that area had the good fortune of meeting again, who knows? A few days ago, was with two or three friends drinking cups in the tavern Silva (I think that was the name) and so one bajuda came up and gave me a piece of paper rolled up, said: - It's from "Furié"... and quickly disappeared, giving no time to any question. Unrolled the paper and ... was my bush knife!" 
http://blogueforanadaevaotres.blogspot.pt/2008_11_30_archive.html |
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Posted: 3/4/2013 6:59:35 AM EDT
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If you want to be technical, the model in the magazine is not wearing the correct camouflage or equipment. He is wearing the Portuguese Army standard M63 uniform. The AR10 rifles were used by the Air Force paratroopers who had their own camouflage uniform of a slightly different style. Below is a bad picture of the two patterns compared (standard Portuguese M63 on left, Air force "FAP" pattern on right). They are very similar, but not the same. I apologize for the picture quality but it’s the best I could do on short notice.
His field gear is German post war, which looks a little like Portuguese Army gear but is not. Most early pictures of Air Force paras show them wearing US BAR belts and M45 and later M56 suspenders. The Portuguese eventually made their own copy of the BAR belt that was unmarked (no "US" stamp). Below is a contemporary picture of a Portuguese paratrooper (from one of the photo threads on this site). Also note the "snaps" or press studs on the pockets of his uniform, unlike the buttons on the Army M63 uniform. 
This is a picture of the standard Portuguese Army field gear 
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Posted: 3/4/2013 8:05:32 AM EDT
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"Portuguese Camouflage Patterns "
"Portuguese development of camouflage patterns for military usage were strongly influenced by the French tenue du leopard or lizard patterns..." http://camopedia.org/index.php?title=Portugal |
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Posted: 3/4/2013 8:57:03 AM EDT
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Guiné combat images made,at the time,by a french film tv crew.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOpqcUBzBXc |
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Posted: 3/4/2013 1:09:37 PM EDT
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The knife was largely inspired by the Solingen hunting knife,Solingen is called the "City of Blades".
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Posted: 3/4/2013 3:48:10 PM EDT
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If you want to be technical, the model in the magazine is not wearing the correct camouflage or equipment. He is wearing the Portuguese Army standard M63 uniform. The AR10 rifles were used by the Air Force paratroopers who had their own camouflage uniform of a slightly different style. Below is a bad picture of the two patterns compared (standard Portuguese M63 on left, Air force "FAP" pattern on right). They are very similar, but not the same. I apologize for the picture quality but it’s the best I could do on short notice. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/mrf21800/IMG_0964_zpsa6ab7979.jpg His field gear is German post war, which looks a little like Portuguese Army gear but is not. Most early pictures of Air Force paras show them wearing US BAR belts and M45 and later M56 suspenders. The Portuguese eventually made their own copy of the BAR belt that was unmarked (no "US" stamp). Below is a contemporary picture of a Portuguese paratrooper (from one of the photo threads on this site). Also note the "snaps" or press studs on the pockets of his uniform, unlike the buttons on the Army M63 uniform. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/mrf21800/docu00013ri_zpsdbc844d2.jpg This is a picture of the standard Portuguese Army field gear http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/mrf21800/PA030964_zps2660a9b1.jpg Thanks for posting this Mrf2, and welcome to the forum! We love seeing stuff like this here. Detailed historical knowledge is very interesting to us, and the original AR10 design has found an appropriate home here on the forum. We have several members who own one or more, who choose to come here rather than the AR10 forum, which is essentially for the modern versions. I would personally like to see this camo side by side with the British DPM and the Dutch DPM, as well as the French or Belgian 'Lizard camo' which was used in Vietnam. Fascinating stuff, and really good camo. The WWII German camo was also amazing. In my area the 'tan-water' pattern really works well, although I think the 'brush stroke' patterns such as this are superior. I find it interesting that the Germans pioneered blurred patterns, which now are being 'invented' such as A-TACS. What is old is new again. Again, great stuff. ETA: Solingen steel BTW is everything it's cracked up to be. |
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Posted: 3/4/2013 8:46:23 PM EDT
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Guys, I gotta thank you--this is some really excellent info.
It never ceases to amaze me how much information is available on this board! |
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Posted: 3/5/2013 1:58:48 AM EDT
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Fnding a period-correct knife may be a shot in the dark as the diference between the ones from the 60s/70s is pretty much the same as the ones from the 80s and so on so much that durig the war some used the simple blade ones or with the wood cutting section as the diference may cosmetic whith small variations on the plastic handle and leather colour section variations,the models used then and now are the same so if you get a new one you can't go wrong with it.
This is a list of existing one for sale,there is a price variation that comes from the size of the blade.
16cm blade for 31,21 € [URL=http://www.commerciol.com/epages/ea1248.sf/pt_PT/?ObjectPath=/Shops/ea1248/Products/%22nicul%20mato[1]%22/SubProducts/%22nicul%20mato-0007[1]%22]http://www.commerciol.com/epages/ea1248.sf/pt_PT/?ObjectPath=/Shops/ea1248/Products/%22nicul%20mato[1]%22/SubProducts/%22nicul%20mato-0007[1]%22[/URL] 
11cm blade for 18,48 € http://www.commerciol.com/epages/ea1248.sf/pt_PT/?ObjectPath=/Shops/ea1248/Products/%22nicul%20mato%22/SubProducts/%22nicul%20mato-0002%22&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct
13cm blade for 27,02 € http://www.commerciol.com/epages/ea1248.sf/pt_PT/?ObjectPath=/Shops/ea1248/Products/%22nicul%20mato%22/SubProducts/%22nicul%20mato-0001%22&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct 16cm blade for 33,85 € http://www.commerciol.com/epages/ea1248.sf/pt_PT/?ObjectPath=/Shops/ea1248/Products/%22nicul%20mato%22/SubProducts/%22nicul%20mato-0002%22&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct |
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Posted: 3/5/2013 2:54:21 AM EDT
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The knife,cammo and cap.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JkqJ2b5MoRY/Rxu6kdyxrOI/AAAAAAAAAkw/kA9SnXhNNQ0/s1600-h/Angola%201972,%20durante%20a%20Guerra%20Colonial.jpg 
And when shit happens,a landmine explosion. 
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Posted: 3/5/2013 2:56:38 AM EDT
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...and the boots,one of the boot types used.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yeMkRcCHpSY/S5WYU_AZL5I/AAAAAAAAAuo/PN2RsoKf4VA/s1600-h/eu-e-duro.JPG |
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Posted: 3/5/2013 3:03:56 AM EDT
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A war time used knife by a veteran,it as some alterations to it and the cover as the dates of attacks on it,some alteration may have been done in the war or after,it is a simple blade one with a wood cutting section and lion head end bit,a very personal item.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5fn_Lhn2FbQ/SudgLyI8f5I/AAAAAAAAEUE/z_wyc-f8CuQ/s1600-h/Di%C3%A1rio+-+Faca+mato.jpg |
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Posted: 3/5/2013 6:47:52 AM EDT
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A bit off-topic, but do we have any members living in Japan who would be interested in forwarding an item to US for profit? Nothing illegal or restricted, just not available here...A modelgun...Retro of course...
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Posted: 3/7/2013 1:20:19 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/7/2013 2:55:47 AM EDT
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"These kind of boots were used during the Guerra do Ultramar and after that by the "Fuzileiros" and thousands of hunters and fishermen. These were clearly inspired by the french pataugas as many of portuguese combat gear. The reason its because portuguese observers in the Algerian War were proposing and developing solutions and gear for a future counter insurgency war since the fifties. The main influences in gear: At the start: Paratroopers: french inspired uniforms (lizzard) and american weapons (Armalite AR10) and gear (BAR belts, M1944 and M1956 webbing). Fuzileiros: british pattern 58 webbing, modified french type uniforms (darker vertical lizzard), german made G3 rifles and german MG42 machine guns. Army: french inspired uniforms (many lizard developments and pataugas), english pattern 37 webbing, belgian mande FN FAL and FALO, german made G3. From these inspirations came the following gear: - M64 webbing - one of the very best light combat webbing, inspired by american gear and britisht haversacks. It lasts for ages and has a higher percentage of hemp that ads strengh to the webbing. - ECN webbing - modified version of the pattern 58 webbing for the navy and fuzileiros, made of heavy duty canvas fabric with high hemp percentage. - G3 rifle - produced under licence in Portugal. - HK21 machine gun - developed by Portugal and Heckler & Kock to serve as a GPMG. - Botas de lona - simpler and lighter variant of the french pataugas. - Lots of marks of lizzard uniforms used until 2010!" "Guerra colonial / Portuguese Colonial War (1961-1974)" http://www.newrhodesian.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11&start=60 |
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Posted: 3/7/2013 3:52:47 AM EDT
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"THE UNKNOWN WAR: PORTUGUESE PARATROOPERS IN AFRICA"
http://www.operacional.pt/the-unknown-war-portuguese-paratroopers-in-africa/ |
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Posted: 3/7/2013 7:12:09 AM EDT
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We also got the idea for 'jungle boots' from the French Patuagas. The North Vietnamese made a variation on the theme also, very close to the French boot but with a smoother sole. You can still buy these in a number of colors and two heights. I would like to eventually get a pair for hot weather use. They are basically a Chuck Taylor with a vibram-type sole. Very simple design.
ETA: pics. These are desert tan, but they make them in multiple colors. You might get accused of being a yuppie, but if you are out in the woods, who cares? This is the same firm that still makes them for the French Army AFAIK. 
Original color still avail. too. 
They even make them in yellow now (an appropriate color for the French I guess) and they make a pair in Leather that looks really comfy. They are on ebay for $50 - $99. |
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Posted: 3/7/2013 8:06:27 AM EDT
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We also got the idea for 'jungle boots' from the French Patuagas. The North Vietnamese made a variation on the theme also, very close to the French boot but with a smoother sole. You can still buy these in a number of colors and two heights. I would like to eventually get a pair for hot weather use. They are basically a Chuck Taylor with a vibram-type sole. Very simple design. ETA: pics. These are desert tan, but they make them in multiple colors. You might get accused of being a yuppie, but if you are out in the woods, who cares? This is the same firm that still makes them for the French Army AFAIK. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/Morg308/Palladium1_zpsd05e9f59.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/Morg308/Palladium2_zps81b41427.jpg Original color still avail. too. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/Morg308/Palladium3_zpsb102b1e5.jpg They even make them in yellow now (an appropriate color for the French I guess) and they make a pair in Leather that looks really comfy. They are on ebay for $50 - $99. Jungle or Hot Weather boots "The use of Jungle or Hot Weather boots predates World War II, when small units of U.S. soldiers in Panama were issued rubber-soled, canvas-upper boots for testing. Field reports from the Panama Experimental Platoon on the new lightweight boots were positive, and M-1942 Jungle boots were later issued to a number of U.S. Army and Marine forces for use in tropical or jungle environments..." |
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Posted: 3/7/2013 12:03:01 PM EDT
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I wasn't aware of the Panama testing - I found it interesting that the 'Panama sole' was invented in 1944 but not issued until Vietnam. I knew that SF advisors used canvas upper, two-buckle boots, and knew about the 'coral creepers' and their precursors, the UDT swim shoe, but I didn't know the US was responsible for this research that far back. I'd be interested in seeing a pic of one of these shoes and seeing how close it is to the Palladium current issue. I would also be interested to hear about any link to Converse. I guess more research is needed. Thanks for the info Armeiro. Very interesting stuff. Makes me want a pair of these to use this summer even more.
ETA: Since the French used our two-buckle design, it would make sense they stole (or were given during the Marshall Plan) this design also. I have a Greek M1941 mountain pack, which leads me to believe that this kind of post-war generosity was not uncommon. |
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Posted: 3/7/2013 1:59:03 PM EDT
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I wasn't aware of the Panama testing - I found it interesting that the 'Panama sole' was invented in 1944 but not issued until Vietnam. I knew that SF advisors used canvas upper, two-buckle boots, and knew about the 'coral creepers' and their precursors, the UDT swim shoe, but I didn't know the US was responsible for this research that far back. I'd be interested in seeing a pic of one of these shoes and seeing how close it is to the Palladium current issue. I would also be interested to hear about any link to Converse. I guess more research is needed. Thanks for the info Armeiro. Very interesting stuff. Makes me want a pair of these to use this summer even more. ETA: Since the French used our two-buckle design, it would make sense they stole (or were given during the Marshall Plan) this design also. I have a Greek M1941 mountain pack, which leads me to believe that this kind of post-war generosity was not uncommon. "JUNGLE SNAFUS...AND REMEDIES Cresson H. Kearny, Major of Infantry, Retired Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine 1996 ISBN 1-884067-10-7 420 pages; illus w/B&W photos; 7.25" x 9.75", hardbound Cresson H Kearney (1914-2003) is probably best known for his cold war era writings on surviving a nuclear attack. But prior to and during World War II he served in the Panama Canal Zone, where he was heavily involved with the development and testing of individual clothing and equipment for jungle warfare..." http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25624-jugles-snafusand-remedies-by-cresson-h-kearney/ 
http://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Snafus-Remedies-Cresson-Kearny/dp/1884067107 |
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Posted: 3/7/2013 2:20:58 PM EDT
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"World War II Jungle Boot, OQMG photo. " "Prior to WW II, the armed forces of the United States had engaged in a number of campaigns in jungle terrain. However, no specialized units for jungle warfare existed nor had any special equipment been developed. Jungle conditions involve constant exposure to water, sand, heat, and various insects, fungal and bacterial infections..." 
"Sole tread designs of the early pattern tropical combat boots (left) and the Panama (right)." http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_gear_jungle_boots.php http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1110-jungle-boots-of-the-ww2-era/ |
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Posted: 3/9/2013 10:35:10 AM EDT
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Ranger and special ops. uniform with the bush knife.
http://coisasdomr.blogspot.pt/2010_09_01_archive.html 
http://coisasdomr.blogspot.pt/search/label/RANGER%20Ricardo%20Sousa In the last image he is carrying two knifes,one on the shoulder and one on the belt,the knife as the older plastic handle mold padron that is to be more like bone as to the uglier one made now. I have found the one i had,it is the same older plastic handle mold padron,it broke under the blade on the section right under the leather bit sections,one can see that the metal is of a lower quality as it is porous metal,not to forget that this was not made for the military,as the U.S. KA-BAR,but it was a widely used hunting knife that could be found everywhere so when the time came to choose one this was the one to go with,i will beat the metal pice out of the handle and see if i can get it fitted in to a new one "so the memory can live one".
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Posted: 3/11/2013 11:35:46 AM EDT
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The gear.
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