- Utility Pant issued to the U.S Army from the 1950's until the 1970's when they were replace with polyester/cotton pants that looked similar.
- (2) Button flap back pockets
- (2) Front pockets
- Good shape as can be seen: no rips ro tears, good patina, all buttons sewn on tightly, some faint dirty spots
- Size 36 (Waist) x 31 (Inseam)
- NSN# 8405-082-6615
- Manufactured under contract # DSA100-67-C-3508 by J. M. Wood MFG. CO., Inc.
- Once gone/gone for good!
History of the 1967 Vietnam Era OG-107 Type I Cotton Sateen Man's Trousers Pants:
Evolving from the Herringbone Twill (HBT) era of WWII, the 1950s saw the US Army transition to a cotton sateen fabric as part of the OG-107 uniform. OG-107, which derived from the color code Olive Green 107 saw action in the Korean War and became the standard for use both in the United States and on overseas deployment by the beginning of the Vietnam War.
The fatigue pant, TROUSERS, MEN’S, COTTON SATEEN, OG-107 were in issue until the mid 70s, a testament to their popularity, and were replaced directly by the short-lived poly-blend OG-507 although by 1965, most soldiers in combat were wearing the more technical M-65 pants.
As OG-107s faded from the field of combat, they remained integral to the army for nonmilitary assignments and were adopted into civilian life, particularly by those opposed to the War in Vietnam. As such, they became synonymous with American counterculture that stemmed from the Anti-War movement. Climbers and other outdoor adventurers also adopted the pants for their versatility, comfort, and all-around durability.
