Belgian Denison Brushstroke Camo Para Smock, Bush War Congo Rhodesia L / XL 1956
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:50316338 | Modified Item: No |
Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium |
Time Period Manufactured: 1954-60 | Theme: Militaria |
probably more on the XL side, see measurements.
Reasonable offers considered, Low ball offers declined instantly
The jacket is in good condition for 65 years old, has seen some action.
- 2 large breast pockets- 2 large lower/waist pockets- 2 inner pockets , rectangle shaped- drawstring for the waist adjustment- all pockets close by 3 press ...studs, and have 2 "positions"- cuff adjustment by buttons- hem adjustment by press-studs
- Stand up collar, with 5 press studs on it for attaching the hood
- Front zipper is a heavy duty Opti zipper, works properly and is hidden by 5 press stud buttons on the stormflap.- beaver tail is still present, can be worn in 3 positions, and is secured by 2 press studs, it can be stored inside the jacket when not in use.- reinforced elbows
I would say this is a size L to XL - hegging to the XL side per the measurements.
measurements: shoulder to shoulder: 22 Inchcollar seam to bottom: 29 Incharms : 25 Inch - Always to short for me, almost wonder if they weren't designed that way.
When laid flat, from armpit to armpit: 27.5 Inch
Production tag reads: ABL RAKA 6 52 ______ _____ 1956 60
ABL stands for Armée Belge/ Belgisch Leger (Belgian Army) in both languages that are mainly spoken in BelgiumRAKA is probably the producer1956 date of manufacture52/ 60 size
Colors are good for a 65 year old jacket.
Get your chance to own this one, This size is not common to find in this shape at all !
Make sure it fits you before buying. No Returns due to wrong fit or defects and this is a collectible, not being sold as a wearable serviceable item. Reasonable offers considered, Low ball offers declined instantly