{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-camouflage-civilian-shorts-mitchell-pattern","title":"CAMOUFLAGE CIVILIAN SHORTS \/ MITCHELL PATTERN","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDuring WWII, the Marine Corps had experimented with battledress camouflage using the M-42 Frog Skin design in an official capacity, while other U.S. troops — especially airborne pathfinder units landing in Normandy, camouflaged their uniforms with hand-painted splotches, stripes and foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBut it was only after the end of the War, having seen its potential, that the US Military set out to develop a camouflage pattern for broader uniform use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBetween ‘48 and ‘53 field tests were conducted using a number of different patterns, culminating in a trial in Panama of 8 different designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo complimentary patterns were found particularly effective, the green hued Wine Leaf, a bright foliage pattern ideal for Spring and Summer months and The Mitchell, a brown cloudy pattern ideal for Fall and Winter that was named for its designer, an artist and former marine Meldon Mitchell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt was determined that this combination could be implemented in an interchangeable two-sided design that was designated as Pattern-53.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltimately, the Mitchell name became synonymous with both sides and the Leaf design is recognized by that moniker today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInitially only used by the Marine Corp, U.S involvement in Vietnam meant that by the mid 60s both the Army and Navy were using Mitchell helmet covers too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThroughout the war a number of trial garments were made and tested in Mitchell camouflage, including the M-65 though none of those garments widely issued and shelter halves and helmet covers remained the only official designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe pattern was popular though and local tailors, particularly those in Okinawa would make custom pieces including boonie hats, jackets, shirts pants and shorts as reimagined here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis interpretation of a custom Mitchell adaptation short is based on the TROUSERS, MEN’S, COTTON SATEEN, OG-107 pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA fatigue pant that became synonymous with American counterculture that stemmed from the Anti-War movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClimbers and other outdoor adventurers also adopted the pants for their versatility, comfort, and all-around durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA comfortable and highly practical fit with a medium rise that benefits from waist adjuster tabs, a urea button closure and buttoned rear patch pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe shorts are constructed in the same sateen fabric as the OG-107 model and utilize cotton sewing thread throughout, to age more organically with time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMitchell Camouflage Printed Cotton Sateen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesert\/Fall cloud design printed on the reverse side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium Rise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUrea Button Closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide Adjuster Tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront and Rear Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53143168909591,"sku":"MP23002","price":364.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":53143168942359,"sku":"MP23002","price":364.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":53143168975127,"sku":"MP23002","price":364.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":53143169007895,"sku":"MP23002","price":364.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MP23002_06157766.jpg?v=1777517757","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-camouflage-civilian-shorts-mitchell-pattern","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}