"Red River" Bracelet:
In the movie "Red River," Wayne's character wears a bracelet, which he later keeps and wears in other films.
"Green Berets" Bracelet:
During the filming of "The Green Berets," the Montagnard people, known for their fierce fighting against communism, presented John Wayne with a brass bracelet.
Symbolic Meaning:
The bracelet from the Montagnards was seen as a symbol of respect and admiration from the people of Vietnam.
Personal Accessory:
Wayne's habit of wearing the bracelet in his later films became a personal trademark, a way for him to carry a piece of these meaningful experiences with him.
Another version.. Your Mileage May Vary
John Wayne was known for wearing a copper bracelet, specifically a brass bracelet gifted to him by the Montagnard people of Vietnam's Central Highlands during the filming of The Green Berets. He often wore this bracelet in many of his later films. Additionally, he also wore a copper bracelet for arthritis relief.
He also wore an M.I.A. bracelet sometimes.