The Belgian “Congo” Brushstroke Camouflage 4-Pocket Smock that issued exclusively to Belgian airborne, Commando & Marine units, 1950s.

(source: camopedia) It is believed the design was primarily intended for use outside of Europe, particularly in Belgium’s African colonies. Although production discontinued in the 1970s, existing stocks continued to be issued well into the early 1990s.

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Tagged ABL BAWI 1965, Size 3 (46/54).

It still has the Smock Tail, and uniquely the snap button is the one that used in WWII British Denison Smock. Brass PAT. 201430-22 NEWEY press stud

Non-snap button enclosures.

Opti zipper, made in Germany.

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