Planet of the Apes (TCF, 1968), Gorilla Soldier Uniform with Background Rifle....

Description

Planet of the Apes (TCF, 1968), Gorilla Soldier Uniform with Background Rifle. Vintage original (7) piece Gorilla costume including (1) wooden prop rifle measuring 34.5" x 5.5", expertly painted and including a nylon shoulder strap, (1) brown collarless long-sleeved shirt with zipper front closure, (1) black leather sleeveless vest with leather piping, zipper, and snap front closure, (1) brown fabric bandolier with 2 embossed leather ammo pouches and metal clip hook, (1) pair of purple zipper front pants with side adjusting self-buckle belts, (1) pair of leather gauntlet gloves, and (1) pair of black leather gorilla boots consisting of split-toed soles and uppers to distinguish them as a distinctive fit for ape feet. Vest, shirt and pants retain Western Costume bias label. Exhibiting production wear and age with fading to pants and shirt. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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