Description: Original mint condition Belgian army brush stroke camo para smock.Period 1950's and 1960's.Worn by elite Para Commandos. Mainly were used in the colonial conflict in the Congo by the Belgians and Rhodesians, South Africans and mercenaries in Rhodesia, Zimbawe, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, Namibia etc..Features the brushstroke pattern. beautiful and effective camouflage of its time that is currently a classic and timeless. Post World War 2 the Belgian Army began designing and making its own uniforms again. The popularity of the British Denison smock, which this jacket so clearly takes its influence from, was such that many countries decided to design their own.Like its British counterpart the smock features a printed camouflage pattern, usually referred to as "brush stroke". The colors and pattern are not too dissimilar to the British smock of the World WarIIbut are distinctly Belgian. The general cut and design also follows the Denison quite closely with four patch pockets to the front and a fish tail to the rear. The jacket features a full zip front which is covered by a fly which fastens with snaps The zipper is metal and the puller is marked Opti Features: Heavy duty windproof material Full length front zipper Full length press-stud storm flap 4 large bellow front pockets 2 internal pockets with side access Shoulder epaulettes Re-inforced elbows Para style flap at bottom with press-studs Part lined inner Drawcord at waist Arm vents Cuffs with button adjustments The coat is in outstanding used condition.It has professionally sewn darning in only one remote area on the left lower arm cuff area (see Photo) .The colors are strong and bright.It has all the original plastic buttons. However, one metal snap has been replaced (SEE PHOTO). Thelabel is present and completely legible.Made by Raka for A.B.L. (Arme Belge/Belgisch Leger).Dated 1956. Size 6 52/58,which is worn as a size US LARGE The dimensions are as follows: chest (armpit) - approx. 81 cm (32" in) shoulder - approx. 56 cm (22.04" in) arm (armpit to sleeve cuff) - approx. 58.5 cm (23" in) back (neck to hem) - approx. 76 cm (30" in) Please note I have the matching battle trousers listed also Visit my other items for sale such as helmets, jackets, hats, shirts & pants, belts, boots, pouches, packs and field equipment of the European and US military. Thanks for looking. Payment Payments accepted as setup by ebay Buyer must pay the item within 3 days. If you are paying by PayPal, we will only ship to your Paypal registered address. Shipping info Tracking number will be delivered to the buyer. Your purchase is shipped within 1 to 2 days after receiving the payment. Saving money on shipping - Combined shipments are avalaible. Terms of sale 1. Please remit within 3 days after auction closes 2 .We reserve the right to end early search tags: belgium, belgian, armee, army, jigsaw, parachutists, paratroopers, "special forces", commando, "para commando", abl, seyntex, jacket, coat, "para smock", shirt, uniform
Price: 589.99 USD
Location: Mantua, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-14T22:59:44.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
