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It was worn by soldiers during world war ii and the korean war. Overseas bars i believe 4 from the bottom of the sleeve same as ww2. By world war i, concealment and camouflaging the troops started to become a consideration of military leadership. Korean war us army 27th infantry tab poplin, japanesemade.
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