VTG Old Belgian Brushstroke Smock Paratrooper Commando Belgium Congo Belgium 60s

Description: You are buying a old Belgian army para smock coat in brushstroke camouflage. The one used by the elite Para Commandos regiments, a Belgian special forces and commandos. Mainly were used in the colonial conflict in the Congo by the Belgians. However, it would not be uncommon to see it used by Rhodesians, South Africans and mercenaries in Rhodesia, Zimbawe, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, Namibia etc.. Featuring the brushstroke pattern. One of the most beautiful and effective camouflages of its time that is currently a classic and timeless. Reminiscent of the old Denison smocks, these are hard, resistant and unusual smock. Following the 2nd World War the Belgian Army began designing and making its own uniforms again. The popularity of the 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 "brushstroke". The colours and pattern are not too dissimilar to the British smock of the World War II but are distinctly Belgian. The general cut and design also follows the Denison quite closely with four patch pockets to the front and a beaver tail inside. The jacket features a middle torso zip front which is covered by a fly. The zip is metal and the puller is marked Riri brand.Features:Belgian 1950's Camo Congo Smock similar to British WWII Style SmockOld WWII Type Camo patterns dating from the 1950s"Brushstroke" Camo pattern is the later pattern & was produced from 1954 - 1975Sturdy metal zip front closureHas storm flap over zip with press-stud closure2 Medium chest pockets with 1 press-stud or button closure2 Large lower pockets with 1 press-stud or button closureArmpit vents to reduce heat buildupIdeal for re-enactors / fancy dressThese are designed as over-smocks / paratrooper jump smocks to be worn over woollen battle dress & are quite roomy The coat is in excellent used condition, flawless. No unworthy stains, holes or tears found. The colors vivid, bright and strong. It has all the original plastic buttons and full metal snap fasteners close correctly. Made by Michielsens-Steckx in Belgium for its Armed Forces (Armeé Belge/Belgisch Leger). Dated 1974. The size is like a US medium. The dimensions are as follows:chest (armpit) - approx. 62 cm (24.40" in)shoulder - approx. 50 cm (19.68" in)arm (armpit to sleeve cuff) - approx. 48 cm (18.89" in)arm (shoulder to sleeve cuff) - approx. 58 cm (22.83" in)back - approx. 72 cm (28.34" in)weight - 1060 gr 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.Follow us on Instagram: specwarkitThanks for looking. PaymentPayments accepted: PayPal.Buyer must pay the item within 7 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. Items of small and medium size will be sent in padded envelopes. Your purchase is shipped within 1 to 2 days after receiving the payment. Saving money on shipping - Combined shipments are avalaible. No VAX or tax for European Community.We will declare a low value in shipments to outside Europe at buyer's request.These are the shipping costs: •US$34.00 for Europe •US$44.00 for North America (Canada and USA) •US$44.00 for Australia & Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, China and South Korea) For shipments to other countries ask.The buyer must provide a phone number. This data is required by the shipping company.Attention: Shipments outside Europe may take longer. All shipments depart from Spain.*We do not ship to Afganistan, Iran, Iraq, Sirya, Yemen, North Korea, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Republic of Niger, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Eritrea, Libya, Sudan, Lebanon, Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, Fiji, Cyprus, Russia and blacklisted countries. Terms of sale 1.Winner must contact with seller within 3 days after auction close 2.We will cancel bids from bidder with 3 or more negative feedback 3.We reserve the right to end early 4.Shipping costs are paid by the buyer search tags: belgium, belgian, congo, armee, army, abl, airborne, parachute, parachutists, paratroopers, ranger, "special forces", commando, "para commando", mercenary, pmc, "dogs of war", "moon & balls", brushstroke, jigsaw, seyntex, jacket, coat, smock, "para smock", tunic, top, uniform

Price: 349.95 USD

Location: Western Europe

End Time: 2024-08-23T01:16:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 44 USD