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Vintage 1950s Belgian paratrooper smock - moon and balls camouflage jacket - military anorak - 47” chest

Vintage 1950s Belgian paratrooper smock - moon and balls camouflage jacket - military anorak - 47” chest

Regular price £250.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £250.00 GBP
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A Belgian army (ABL) moon and balls camouflage jacket dated 1954. Noted flaws - uneven colour fading throughout, areas of fraying, repairs and surface damage throughout, particularly at the left upper sleeve, along the hem line, cuff edges and at the lower sides and centre front, missing the original donkey tail fastening and shoulder epaulettes, missing the original hood, missing two of the original press studs - pleased see photos. A classic Belgian paratrooper’s pop-over smock, great fading and pattern, soft, worn-in cotton, two large chest pockets, two hand pockets, very close to the British Denison smocks, moon and balls camouflage pattern, full set of original cuff buttons, original Ritz zipper runs smoothly, double lined at the shoulders, button-over cuffs, part of the uniform used during the Congo Crisis, suitable for everyone.

Measurements taken lying flat -

Pit to pit - 23.5” (47” doubled)
Shoulders - 20”
Arms - 23.5”
Length - 27.5”

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European Postage

For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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