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SIZING: The S.W.A.T. Shop is not a fashion store. Although every effort is made to list the correct size of an item and supply the size requested, some variation may occur. (See photo at left as to how measurements are taken.) Most items are measured in both inches & centimetres.  See the bottom of this page for a rough INCH to METRIC conversion guide.

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14au/str01 AUSTRIA:  ARMY ISSUE BOOT/SHOE TREES.   Natural wood & heavy-duty galvanised (?) steel.  Screw & wing nut for length adjustment. 100% cotton. High collar. Button throat & cuffs.  42-44 size stamp on top.  Austrian Army HEERESEIGENTUM PENN/88 contractors stamp on underside of each.   European size 42-44 = US size 8.5 - 10.  (UK size 8-10)   MATCHED PAIR  (Left & Right)    Mint- $  5.00
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14le1900k FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION EARLY 1900's KHAKI UNIFORM GROUP.  1er R.E.I.   LIEUTENANT.    All matching vintage khaki cotton uniform AND Kepi issued to a Sous-Lieutenant of the 1st Legion Infantry regiment.  Circa 1900-1930.     TUNIC=4 front patch pockets with flaps.  Cuffs, button down epaulettes, long point collar.    10x vintage, frosted Legion Etrangere officers type buttons (3 different sizes.  Removable.  All attach with split-rings through hand-stitched holes).  Large buttons are marked MAURICE BOURDON PARIS (and with an anchor & a bomb).  Smaller buttons are marked with anchor or unmarked)  Complete with stitched loops above left pocket for attaching medals.  2x brass belt support hooks on the reverse. 2x hand-stitched on rank badges on cuffs & 2x 1REI collar patches.   TROUSERS=3 pocket. Button & hook fly.  2x side adjusting tabs with rusted buckles.  Triangle type belt loops.  KEPI=Soft sided & "floppy" type as per the period.  Is darker colour than uniform, discolored with age? (possibly it was displayed more) Lined in grey material (looks to be some sort of water resistant(?) cotton.  Hessian (burlap) side "support) Supple leather sweatband.  Black patent-leather (?) visor.  Discolored gold chinstrap with 2x tarnished LE side buttons. Lieutenants rank hand-stitched to front.  Kepi appears to be tailor made & much of it looks hand-stitched. ....... SIZE SMALL/MEDIUM...... MEASUREMENTS: (In case anyone would be crazy enough to want to wear it!)     TUNIC:  Around chest=37" :::::::::::::Across back shoulders=16":::::::::::::Length=28" :::::::::::::Sleeve=24" --------- :::::::::::::TROUSERS: 28" x 30"   --------- :::::::::::::KEPI=Size 7 (57cm=22 1/2")  NOTES:  TUNIC has frayed, 1" through & through hole in left cuff.  1" tear at top of gusset on reverse.  Small Stitch holes and rust stains where clips once were for attaching shoulder patch & sleeve diamond.  TROUSERS have 1/2"  through & through holes in each lower leg & 1" hole near rear pocket.  Crotch appears to have been restitched by hand and some of the stitching is broken and loose.  Crotch lining patch torn & perished.  Numerous stains & tiny discolorations spots throughout.  KEPI has staining on top and general age darkening. Chinstrap crease.  1" of Visor stitching loose/broken at right corner & 5mm at left corner.     This is an original, vintage set, not movie props or repro BS.  Has been used and shows its age, but being probably 100 years old.......                  Good/Fair $750.00
14rf/2gm/t FRANCE/LEGION: WORLD WAR II Patt. 43 FATIGUE TROUSERS. Similar style to the US m43 but French made version. 2 pocket. Faded Olive Green HBT. Tall waistband. Plastic buttons. (Exposed buttons on pocket flaps.) No stamps or labels. MEASUREMENTS: WAIST=34" (86.5cm) INSEAM=31 (79cm) OVERALL LENGTH=43½" (110cm) (REF: Osprey #322, PAGE 10.) NOTE: A a ½" hole in crotch & 1"wear spot in left knee. 2 waistband buttons have been replaced with mle47 type buttons. Good $ 75.00
14rf/2gm/s FRANCE/LEGION: 1940s/1950s WOOL SHIRT. Dark greenish brown lightweight wool. 2 Pocket, long sleeve. Washed out label. MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST=42" (107cm) ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17" (43cm) LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=31½" (80cm) SLEEVE=23" (58.5cm) (REF: Osprey #322, PAGE 10.) NOTE: Nine ¼" holes in front, 9 more in left sleeve & 3 more in back. Otherwise...... Good/vg $ 20.00
w123a/6reg FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 6 REG SERGEANT-CHEF SUMMER WALKING OUT TUNIC SET.   "Stone" colour Poly/cotton TUNIC (PAUL BOYE 1982) & long sleeve nylon Dress SHIRT (C.S.V. CERIZAY 1983) (Shirt has no pockets or epaulettes-AS MADE for wear under a tunic.) + GREEN TIE (No labels)  TUNIC has 8x Officer's frosted gilt buttons & OR buttons on epaulettes +  BULLION WIRE COLLAR GORGETS + BULLION WIRE SHOULDER BOARDS w/officer's buttons + FINE WIRE BREVET PROFESSIONALE MILITAIRE + BEVO WOVEN 6DLB PATCH + 2x SGT-CHEF CHEVRONS + INSTRUCTORS WING (Drago Paris GS.1186 Numbered 3144) + DIVER'S BADGE (Delsart et Cie sens 89100 GS33) + 6REG Badge (Drago Paris G3173)  Loops above left pocket for ribbon bar.  Pin holes above left pocket from a badge.  Gorgets, Shoulder Patch & chevrons are attached with clips through loops sew onto tunic.   SIZES: Tunic labelled 94-76 L. SHIRT labelled 40PM.  MEASUREMENTS: TUNIC: CHEST=38".  LENGTH=31".  SLEEVE=19".   SHIRT: CHEST=42". LENGTH=30". SLEEVE=21".   NOTE: This is walking out dress & worn with TWO CHEVRONS. (See JR Young's The French Foreign Legion Page 145 for similar configuration)  NOTE: Light, 1/2" "oil" stain bottom left pocket.   Otherwise...... Exc+ $ 95.00
w123a/b FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SENIOR NCO SUMMER WALKING OUT TUNIC SET.   AS ABOVE BUT WITH BADGES REMOVED .    Shirt, tie & Tunic with buttons.    Exc+ $ 30.00

om300f1/13er FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 13e D.B.L.E. RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON COMMANDANT TUNIC SET. Circa 1970's/80's. Officer's grade tunic & trousers. Light brown Wool? or wool blend? TUNIC: 4 pocket +2x interior chest pockets. Silver Legion Etrangere "Frosted" Officer's buttons. (Epaulettes have smooth, non-Legion silver buttons). Machine stitched SILVER COLLAR GORGETS+ SILVER BULLION WIRE OFFICER'S SLEEVE LOZANGE. Silver bullion "Chef du Escadron" shoulder boards w/frosted buttons. MEDAILLE MILITAIRE FOURAGERE w/2 "OLIVES (C.D.G. TOE + 39-45/MM). Bi-metal BASIC PARACHUTE WING (coinderoux Paris GS1185) + 13DBLE ER badge on Olive Green leather fob ( Drago Paris H119 Hashmarked w/2 pastilles) 6 ribbon bar group w/ALGERIE bar. TROUSERS have 3 pockets, 5 button fly w/metal hook. 6x inside waistband buttons for suspenders (braces). Officer's brown side stripes & piping. TUNIC has NO LABELS. TROUSERS labelled 88 XL (extra-long) MEASUREMENTS: TUNIC:::: AROUND CHEST=38" (96cm).... ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17¼ (44cm)... LENGTH(base of collar to hem)=29¼" (74cm)... SLEEVE=24½" (62cm). TROUSERS:::: WAIST=34" (85cm).... INSEAM=37" (94cm)... OVERALL LENGTH=48½" (123cm). (REFER: Osprey Men at Arms #300, PLATE F-1 or Making of a Legionnaire, PAGES 58 & 123 or JR Young's Fr. For. Legion PAGES 158, 162 & 170/1. NOTE: 4x 3mm snag/holes on right upper sleeve. Tarnish to metal badges. Tarnish to bullion & light, dust "soiling" on shoulder boards. Trousers are slightly darker sahde than tunic. Otherwise..... Exc $200.00
le14chan46m FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SWEATER. Private purchase from the Legion foyer. Officially approved by the Legion for wear. Circa 1990. Legion green, knitted, high collar zip-front sweater. 50% wool/50% acryllic. OPTI large tooth nylon zipper. Size 46 tag & Legion Etrangere & Logo tag stitched into collar. International laundering instructions an back of LE tag. (Cold water wash. Lay flat to dry. Cool Iron. No Bleach). ~ ~ MEASUREMENTS::::: SLEEVE=25½" (65cm) //// LENGTH=(base of collar to hem) 30½" (77.5cm) //// AROUND CHEST:44-50" (112-127cm) //// ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=22" (56cm) (The sweater does stretch & has "give" in it SO the chest numbers measure limp & stretched.) Mint- $ 95.00

lei113/52r/46 PARATROOPS MODEL 47 EXTREME ORIENT JACKET. Saigon type Custom.   Very nice REPRODUCTION custom made by modifying an original French 47/52 "All Arms" jacket.  100% heavy weight O.D. cotton.  2x 7" x 9" bellowed front chest pockets with large snaps + 1x internal left chest concealed brass zip pocket + 1x  internal right chest open end pocket.  Concealed button front with storm flap.  Button cuff  adjuster tabs.  Vintage brass chest pocket zipper with leather pull tab.  (Zipper slider stamped CONMAR.)  Machine stitched, genuine suede shoulder patches.  Original, hard to read  French government contractors stamp (COUVETRA) & 46 size stamp inside, below collar.  Complete with custom REPRO Legion Officer's lozenge machine stitched to left sleeve.  All pockets, zippers, snaps & buttons function 100%.  ...  MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST= 43" (109cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19½" (49.5cm)   ///   SLEEVE=26" (66cm)   ///   LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=34" (86cm).   [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-56 (R.Guyader) PAGES 112 & 113. & Les Paras Francais en Indochine 1945-54. (E.Adam & P. Pivetta) PAGE 37. & Gazette Des Uniformes #17, PAGES 22, 24 & 39.]     NOTE:  Original French 1950's material stiched inside for pocket backings is slightly used and has visible stitch lines.  Faint tailor's chalk lines where original bottom pockets were removed. ......One of a Kind.   Mint- $ 195.00

lei115/47/g PARATROOPS MODEL 47 TROUSERS.  O.D..   Original, French Army Issue T.A.P. Trousers.  OD Green cotton.  4 botton fly with 3 button waistband.  6x 2½" (6cm) belt loops.  Open edge, drawcord cuffs.  (1 drawcord appears to be replacement, other is missing)  2x front pockets (left front pocket with zipper closure) + 2x rear, internal pockets with snap-down V-flaps + 2x bellowed cargo pockets with 2 position snap down flaps.  Complete with original 10 hole suspenders which button in to matching buttons inside waistband. All buttons, snaps & pockets function 100%. All snaps are the early, smaller versions and are stamped ΛΛ R.C.F. ΛΛ R. FRONT POCKET ZIPPER is original & works perfectly & the slider is stamped AILEE.   F.S. 265 stamped inside waistband.  No other stamps or labels found.    ///   MEASUREMENTS: WAIST= 34" (86.5cm)   ///   INSEAM=28½" (72.5cm)   ///   OVERALL LENGTH=41" (104cm).   [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-56 (R.Guyader) PAGE 115 OR  Les Paras Francais en Indochine 1945-54. (E.Adam & P. Pivetta) PAGE 39, 136, 137 & 160. OR  Gazette Des Uniformes #17, PAGE 21 OR  Gazette Des Uniformes #14, PAGES 17, 18 &19.]  ]     NOTE:  White, "paint" dribbles on right front pelvis area.  A number of light, various stains/spots/soiling on legs etc.   8mm black stain on seat.  1 suspender button inside waistband in mismatched but stitching appears to be old/period.  Overall....... VVG  SOLD
47p53jg53xl PARATROOPS 47/53 JACKET.  OLIVE GREEN/O.D.   Heavy weight cotton. 2x large upper chest pocket + 2x slanted lower front pockets + concealed vertical zip chest pocket + inside button tab chest pocket.  Complete with crotch flap, button down epaulettes, button cuffs & cuff tab adjusters, slider buckle side waist adjuster tabs.   Hand-stitched loops added to both sleeves for rank badge & shoulder patches.  2 loops on right chest pocket flap for para wing.  Loops above left chest pocket for ribbon bar.All original snaps are in place but tarnished with finish wear.  (Possibly 1 crotch flap male snap replaced.)  Original, sleeve & front buttons, but different type of sleeve buttons that do not match front buttons. As Made. (1 button missing from right cuff adjuster & period replacment button on right cuff.)   Main, front zipper slider is stamp CHIC.  Chest  pocket zipper slider is stamped SIFER  MADE IN FRANCE.   MEASUREMENTS::::  CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE= 50+" (127cm)   ////   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=21" (53cm)   ////   LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=31" (79cm)   ////   SLEEVE=24" (61cm).   NOTE:  Both epaulettes are replacements, custom made from vintage French m47 OD material.  There is a noticable shade difference between them & the jacket.  CHEST POCKET ZIPPER is missing one tooth near the top but still works fine. MAIN FRONT ZIPPER looks to be a vintage replacment.   REPAIRS= below collar + right sleeve shoulder + right cuff + left bottom pocket + left hem + crotch flap reinforcing patch.  Male crotch flap snap may be a replacement but looks vintage.   Light rust on side adjuster buckles.   Otherwise jacket is .......           Good $ 395.00

4756od/shrt1 PARATROOPS 47/56 O.D. JACKET/SHIRT. Original '56 Para model in dark Olive Drab HBT.  Button & blackened brass metal zippered front with storm flap.  TWO upper chest pockets with snaps. (Almost no wear on snaps)  Concealed, zippered left chest pocket+internal. button tab right chest pocket.  Not uncommon in the 1970's & 1980's the bottom pockets have been removed for wear as a shirt. (This was allowed in the Legion for combat/overseas deployments.)   Side seams, sleeves & shoulder seams have all been taken in/tailored and machine over locked.  Elastic removed from cuffs.  Both zippers are in perfect working order.  Both zipper sliders are stamped SPIDEX and both have their original OD cotton shoelace type cord attached.  V. BIEBUYCK  MERVILE  & NH stamped inside below collar.  Complete with green company recognition scarf which buttons into epaulette button & pins under arm.    Original French size label is missing.  MEASUREMENTS::::  AROUND CHEST=39"  (99cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=18½" (67cm)   ///   LENGTH:  (Base of collar to Hem)=27½" (70cm)   ///   SLEEVE=23½"  (60cm)       Exc/vvg+ $ 125.00
oe6e1/tr1/25b PARATROOPS 47/56 TROUSERS.  CAMOUFLAGE.  TYPE 1.  (Lassus Camo Pattern F-1) Original Para '56 model in earlier "lizard" camo.  1st type material is thicker, soft cotton  (like earlier para models)  6 pockets, all with green painted, black anodized brass snaps.  Side adjuster tabs with brown metal buckles. 6x belt loops.  Draw cord cuffs (shoe lace type) Complete with slightly mis-matched camouflage 10 hole suspenders.  Original issue black on white size 25 label & U.T.A.H.  TOULOUSE makers stamps. Beautiful ARMEE triangle stamps & RECEPTION 3|12|  1956 stamps inside on left pocket.  MEASUREMENTS:  WAIST= Size 38" (97cm)   INSEAM= 30" (76cm)   TOTAL LENGTH=42" (107cm)  COMPLETE WITH MATCHING 10 hole SUSPENDERS   Mint- $ 375.00
oe6e1/t43e FRENCH PARATROOPS 47/56 TROUSERS.  CAMOUFLAGE.  Original Para model in "lizard" camo. 2nd type material. (Lassus Camo Pattern F-2) 6 pockets, all with OD painted snap flaps.  Side buckle adjusters.  Drawcord hems.  5 button fly.  4 buttons inside waistband for suspenders (not included)  Original French contractor's stamp inside waistband.  Red & white French size 43 label stitched inside waistband. U.T.A.H. TOULOUSE   B stamps in waistband.   MEASUREMENTS:  WAIST= 35" (89cm)  INSEAM=35"  (89cm)  OVERALL length=47 ½" (121cm)    COMPLETE WITH MATCHING 10 hole SUSPENDERS    Mint- $199.00

4756/51c88r PARATROOPS 47/56 JACKET.  CAMOUFLAGE.  MODIFIED REPRO.   Tailor/custom modified from a lizard camo reproduction 47/56 jacket.  100% cotton?   4x bellowed front pockets (each with 3 green painted steel snap sets) + TWO concealed zip internal chest pockets + lower rear "poachers" type pocket with "bronze" snaps access flaps on both sides + upper rear vent pocket with concealed zips on either end.  Stand-up collar.  3/4 front "bronze" zip with button over storm flap with black hook & loop square at bottom. Button epaulettes.  Straight, button tabs cuffs. (changed from the 47/56 elastic type).  Jacket body has been shortened and once had elastic at the back (but now removed) Main zipper slider is stamped AAA (1). Chest pocket & upper rear pocket zipper sliders are all brass & stamped YKK.  Internal chest pockets are made from original East German falling rain camo cloth.  Rear pocket is made from OD cotton aertex® type mesh material.  Original button holes on cuffs are visibly machine stitched closed.  1x spare button stitched inside.   Red, white & blue 88 size label stitched inside below collar. (711/DS13/KW printed on the back)  All snaps, buttons & zippers function 100%.   MEASUREMENTS::::  AROUND CHEST=42"  (107cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=18½" (47cm)   ///   LENGTH:  (Base of collar to Hem)=26" (66cm)   ///   SLEEVE=24½"  (62cm)    Exc+/Mint- $ 75.00
4756shrt01 FRENCH PARATROOPS 47/56 TYPE SHIRT.  OD RIPSTOP.  CUSTOM.   Lightweight, 100% cottom poplin OD ripstop shirt custom modified with 2 zipper access concealed chest pockets +2 velcro flap sleeve pockets.  Internal pockets are made from cotton, OD airtex material.  Button front, cuffs, pockets & epaulettes.  Washed out size tag.  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=47"  (120cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=21½"  (54.5cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=31"  (79cm)     SLEEVE=23½"  (60cm)    1 of a kind!  Exc+ $ 60.00
14f5651gry PARATROOPS 47/56-51 JACKET. GREY RIPSTOP. CUSTOM.  Tailor made/modified from a US GREY RIPSTOP POPLIN BDU type jacket. TWO zip-accessed concealed chest pockets + 4 large front patch pockets each w/3 sets of matte black, pebbled finish snaps + 2 upper rear zippered vents which are also a pocket and lower rear pocket with access flaps on either side. (styled similar to a French 47/51 para jacket).  Button cuffs and epaulettes. Zip & button front w/storm flap & bottom velcro. Pen pocket w/flap on upper right sleeve. Smaller upper chest pockets than original 47 jackets. Bottom pockets reinforced with black trim. Elastic was once sewn into the lower back but has been removed. The back is not as scrunched as it appears in the photo and there are "wrinkle" marks in the material. Original BDU label still stiched below the collar and reads: LARGE-LONG  HEIGHT: ABOVE 71 in CHEST: FROM 41 to 45 IN  STOCK NO ....etc etc" MEASUREMENTS: :::  AROUND CHEST=±48"  (122cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=21" (53cm)   ///   LENGTH:  (Base of collar to Hem)=26" (66cm)   ///   SLEEVE=24"  (61cm) vvg $ 65.00
 Information . . . . . . .    MODEL '47 T.T.A. "ALL ARMES" TROUSERS VARIATIONS.  Variations of waist button configurations of T.T.A trousers from Modele 1947 to 47/59.       Reference   Only

47fem/st56m MODEL 1947 COMBAT FATIGUES JACKET & SLACKS SET. FEMALE. Mid-weight, 100% cotton material FEMALE'S Jacket & Slacks set. ~~~~ JACKET...... Button front, cuffs & epaulettes + 4x front concealed pockets w/V-pointed button down pocket flaps + + Drawtape waist + Button across collar storm flap. ~~~~ SLACKS....... 4 button Flap front w/side waist tongues & black metal buckles + 4x belt loops. Drawtape cuffs. INCLUDES female 1er Classe brass rank slide pair. ~~~~ JACKET MARKINGS: =French contractor's AGOSTINI ST CLOUD stamp & French 46 L size stamps inside below collar. Faint ARMEE SFH 56 stamp & oval 27 02 56 date stamp inside top pocket. ...... SLACKS MARKINGS: ANDRE MARSEILLE & French 42-M size stamps inside waistband. Very clear ARMEE 3 1955 SFH 9 & oval 10 1 56 date stamps on inside pocket. //// MEASUREMENTS:..... JACKET:::::::: BUST=42" (107cm) //// WAIST=40" (102cm) //// ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17" (43cm) //// LENGTH (Base of collar to hem)=30" (76cm) SLEEVE=23½" (60cm) ...... SLACKS:::::::: WAIST=28" (71cm) //// HIP= 41" (104cm) //// INSEAM=27" (68.5cm) //// OVERALL LENGTH=40½"(103cm) (REFER: ARMES MILITARIA magazine No 106 (1994) Page 50 drawings) NOTE: These two pieces are mismatched colours/shade. Trousers are more OG shade than Jacket. Mint- $ 70.00
4747i/j/mtn INFANTRY 1947 COMBAT JACKET. GREEN. "ALL ARMS". MOUNTAIN TROOPS. Heavy weight, 100% cotton. Dark OG colour. 4 internal pockets, with external, concealed button V flaps. Draw-tape waist. Button front, epaulettes & cuff tabs & pocket flaps. French Army contractors stamp B. FINIETER LA GAR???? & French size 46 stamp below collar. (46 has been crossed out & 108L hand written in marking pen) NOTE: 4 buttons have been added below/around collar for attaching the Mle 47 jacket hood, but NO HOOD. 2x loops added above left pocket for ribbon bar + 2x loopsabove right pocket for para wing etc + 4x loops on left sleeve for sleeve diamond.  NOTE: Side panels are slightly lighter shade than jacket body. MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST=44" (112cm) /// ACROSS BACK SHOULDER=19" (48cm) //// LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=32½" (82.5cm) //// SLEEVE=25½" (65cm) . Mint- $ 45.00
t47/50h&p13 COMBAT TROUSERS. 1947/50.  "ALL ARMES" GREEN.   Original TTA model in heavyweight cotton duck. Dark Olive green colour.  4 button fly + 2 concealed waist buttons.  2x front pockets  + 2x rear pockets  + 2x cargo pockets.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.  Reinforced knees. Reinforced crotch.  6 belt loops. All original, factory stitched buttons.  Stamped inside the waistband are readable French Army HADENGUE & PLAYOUST   BETHUNE (P.deC.) contractor's stamp + French 13 size stamp + ARMEE  52 SFH 2 stamp.   [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGE 78 OR La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76 OR OSPREY Men At Arms # 312 or 322]    ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=34" (86.5cm)    ////   INSEAM=28" (71cm)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=41"(104cm)   INSEAM NOTE: These trousers have a long crotch which adds ±1" to the inseam length.  Check the overall length.   NOTE:  1 button on right cargo pocket cracked & ½ is awol.  1x original m47 matching button is included.  Mint-  SOLD
t47/50smc43 COMBAT TROUSERS. 1947/50.  "ALL ARMES" GREEN.   Original TTA model in heavyweight cotton duck. Olive Drab green.  4 button fly + 2 concealed waist buttons.  2x front pockets  + 2x rear pockets  + 2x cargo pockets.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.  Reinforced knees.  Reinforced crotch.  6 belt loops.  All original, factory stitched buttons.  Readable French Army SO.MO.CO. TOULOUSE contractor's stamp + French 43 size stamp.  Original Inspector's Acceptance paper label zig-zag stitched to right front.  No date stamp found.  [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGE 78 OR La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76 OR OSPREY Men At Arms # 312 or 322]    ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=35" (89cm)    ////   INSEAM=33" (88cm)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=45"(114cm)   INSEAM NOTE: These trousers have a long crotch which adds ±1" to the inseam length.  Check the overall length.  Mint $ 45.00
t47/50hvr43 COMBAT TROUSERS. 1947/50.  "ALL ARMES" GREEN.   Original TTA model in heavyweight cotton duck. Mustard tinted OD green.  4 button fly + 2 concealed waist buttons.  2x front pockets  + 2x rear pockets  + 2x cargo pockets.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.   Reinforced knees.  Reinforced crotch.  6 belt loops.  All original, factory stitched buttons.  Partially readable French Army ?????? LEHAVRE contractor's stamp + French 43 size stamp. ? ? ? 52 Oval Stamp & 1952 ARMEE SFH?? stamp inside on rear pocket.   [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGE 78 OR La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76 OR OSPREY Men At Arms # 312 or 322]   ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=34" (86.5cm)    ////   INSEAM=34" (86.5m)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=46"(117cm)   INSEAM NOTE: These trousers have a long crotch which adds ±1" to the inseam length.  Check the overall length.  NOTE: There is a 2" flaw/snag in the material at the right rear hip.  Otherwise...... Mint $ 45.00
o312c2d/46 FRENCH COMBAT JACKET.  47/52.  GREEN. "ALL ARMS". Heavyweight cotton. 4 pocket. 2 Upper internal pockets, 2 lower, large bellowed pockets, all with concealed button V flaps. Button front, epaullettes & cuff tabs. Inside, below the collar is French size 46 size stamp & French contractor's stamp MANUFACTUERES de BERINVILLE. ARMEE Stamp on upper chest pocket & hard to read date stamp (1953 or1958). MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST=43" (109cm) //// ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19" (48cm) //// LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=32" (81cm) //// SLEEVE=24" (61cm) (REFER: Osprey MAA#300, plate B-2 or MAA 322 plate B1) Mint- $ 35.00
o312c2d/22vg FRENCH COMBAT JACKET. 47/52.  GREEN.  "ALL ARMS". Light OG colour Heavyweight cotton. 4 pocket. 2 Upper internal pockets, 2 lower, large bellowed pockets, all with concealed button V flaps. Button front, epaulettes & cuff tabs. Drawstring waist. Inside, below the collar is faint French size 22 stamp & indecipherable contractor's stamp. Loops above right & left pockets for para wings & ribbon bar. Loops on left sleeve for rank lozange. (5mm repair below top loop) MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST=40" (102cm) //// ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17½" (44.5cm) //// LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=28½" (72.5cm) //// SLEEVE = 21½" (54.5cm) (REFER: Osprey MAA#300, plate B-2 or MAA 322 plate B1) vg/vg+ $ 40.00

tta47am/a3/49 COMBAT JACKET.  47/52.  "ALL ARMES".  ALLEGE -MODIFEE.  CAMOUFLAGE.  (Lassus Camo Pattern A-3)  Scarer style and rarer, less "dense" camouflage pattern.  100% cotton NON-HBT material.  ALLEGE=Factory made without bottom pockets.  MODIFEE=Reinforcing patches on both shoulders.  5 Button front.  Button epaulettes & straight, open side, adjustable 3 button cuffs. 2x upper internal pockets with button down flaps. No bottom pockets -as made.  Nice S.O.G.E.C.O. NANTES French army contractor's stamps & French size 49 size stamps inside, below collar.  Nice ARMEE 1954 SPH 3 stamp inside on left pocket.  All buttons are in place & original.  [REFER:  Les Paras Francais en Algerie 1954-62 (Guyader) PAGE 75 -OR- La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-62 (Guyader) PAGE 78 -OR- Gazette des Uniformes #14 Les Troupes Aeroportees Francais 1945/80 PAGE 37]    MEASUREMENTS::::::  CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE = 46" (117+cm)   ////  ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS = 22"  (56cm)   ////  LENGTH  (base of collar to hem) = 30"  (76cm)   ////  SLEEVE = 26" (66cm).    Exc $ 375.00
j47/52L/al46 COMBAT JACKET.  47/52.  GREEN. "ALL ARMES".  LIGHTWEIGHT .  100% cotton Herringbone Twill material. LIGHTWEIGHT material, lighter than the standard issue & different feel.   Brown tint OD.  6 Button front with 2 button throat flap.  Button epaulettes.  2 button cuff adjuster tabs. 2x upper internal pockets,  2x lower, large bellowed pockets, all with concealed button V flaps.  French army contractors A.L.  LA LUDE stamp & NH stamp inside, below collar.  French army green print on white 46 size label stitched inside below collar.  1/55 stamped on bottom of left front pocket (inside).  [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76 OR Osprey MAA#300, plate B-2 or MAA 322 plate B1]    MEASUREMENTS::::::  CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE=46" (117cm)   ////  ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=20"  (50cm)   ////  LENGTH  (base of collar to hem)=33½"  (85cm)   ////  SLEEVE=26" (66cm).        Mint $ 45.00

tta47am52/26 FRENCH COMBAT JACKET.  47/52.  "ALL ARMES". ALLEGE -MODIFEE.  GREEN.  Mustard tinted OLIVE DRAB heavyweight 100% cotton HBT material.  ALLEGE=made without bottom pockets.  MODIFEE=Reinforcing patches on both shoulders....  5 Button front.  Button epaulettes & straight, open side, adjustable 3 button cuffs. 2x upper internal pockets with button down flaps.  Very faint S.O.G.E.C.O. NANTES maker's stamps & French size 26 size stamps inside, below collar.  Very faint ARMEE DATE stamp (1953?) inside on left pocket.  All buttons are in place & original.  (REFER:  La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-56 (Guyader) PAGE 79 or Osprey MAA#322, plate F-1 & page 42 or MAA 312 page 38)    MEASUREMENTS::::::  CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE=42+" (107+cm)   ////  ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=21"  (53.5cm)   ////  LENGTH  (base of collar to hem)=29"  (74cm)   ////  SLEEVE=25" (63.5cm).   NOTE:  There are FAINT washing lines in areas on the jacket.  It appears as if the jacket was washed in a washing machine and these lines are spidle rubs. They are not serious and not that noticable.  Otherwise.... Exc $ 135.00
tta47am52s3/42 FRENCH COMBAT JACKET.  47/52.  GREEN. "ALL ARMES". ALLEGE -MODIFEE .  100% cotton, OD non-HBT "saten 300" (m65) type material.  Allege=made without bottom pockets.  Modifee=Reinforcing patches on both shoulders.  5 Button front with throat flap.  Button epaulettes & straight, open side, adjustable 3 button cuffs. 2x upper internal pockets with button down flaps. No stamps or labels visible,  Small, French size 42 red on white size tag stitched under right pocket flap.     (REFER:  La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-56 (Guyader) PAGE 79 or Osprey MAA#322, plate F-1 & page 42 or MAA 312 page 38)    MEASUREMENTS::::::  CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE=40" (104cm)   ////  ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17¼"  (44cm)   ////  LENGTH  (base of collar to hem)=27½"  (70cm)   ////  SLEEVE=25" (63.5cm).        Exc+ $ 95.00
t47/54baw33 COMBAT TROUSERS.   1947/54.   GREEN. "ALL ARMES".    Heavyweight. 100% cotton duck material.  Mustard tinted OD Green.  4button fly + 2 exposed waist buttons.  2x front pockets + 2x rear pockets with concealed button V-pointed flaps + 2 cargo pockets with concealed 6 button flaps.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.  Reinforced knees.  Reinforced crotch.  All original, factory stitched buttons. 6 belt loops.  Prominent French Army BAW contractor's stamp + French 33 size stamp.  (No other stamps found)   [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGE 78 OR La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76 OR OSPREY Men At Arms # 312 or 322]       ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=34" (85.5cm)    ////   INSEAM=32½" (82.5m)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=45"(114cm)   INSEAM NOTE: These trousers have a long crotch which adds ±1" to the inseam length.  Check the overall length.   Mint- $ 45.00
t47/54blv33 COMBAT TROUSERS.   1947/54.   GREEN. "ALL ARMES".    Heavyweight. 100% cotton duck material.  Mustard tinted Olive Drab.  4 button fly + 2 exposed waist buttons.  2x front pockets + 2x rear pockets with concealed button V-pointed flaps + 2 cargo pockets with concealed 6 button flaps.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.  Reinforced knees.  Reinforced crotch.  All original, factory stitched buttons.  Reinforced knees.  6 belt loops.  Readable French Army MANUFACTURE DE BLAINVILLE contractor's stamp + French 43 size stamps inside waistband. +  size 43 Gummed paper tag still stuck to inside of waistband (easily removable)  [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-1956 (Guyader) PAGE 78 OR La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76 OR OSPREY Men At Arms # 312 or 322]    ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=34" (85.5cm)    ////   INSEAM=32½" (82.5m)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=45"(114cm)   INSEAM NOTE: These trousers have a long crotch which adds ±1" to the inseam length.  Check the overall length.   Mint- $ 45.00
4752i/t/V FRENCH COMBAT TROUSERS. 1947/54. "ALL ARMS". LIGHTWEIGHT TYPE. Unusual, "allege" type variation made from 100% cotton, non-HBT Saten 300 (m65) material. Dual button waist. Reinforced knees. Cuff tab adjusters, 4 pockets + 2 cargo pockets. Smaller than usual buttons. Has only a tiny red & white "43" label stitched under rear pocket flap. MEASUREMENTS: WAIST=28" (71cm) //// INSEAM=31" (79cm) //// OVERALL LENGTH=43" (109cm) NOTE: 1 button missing from waist. Otherwise...... Exc $ 30.00
j47/59xx92L COMBAT JACKET.  47/59  GREEN  "ALL ARMES".  Variation.   OLIVE DRAB.  Lightweight 100% cotton Herringbone Twill.  Drawcord waist.  4x front pockets.  5 button front.  Button epaulettes.   Button cuffs with elastic.  (47/56 para style).    All original, factory stitched buttons.    Black print on white cotton 92L size label.  MEASUREMENTS:   CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE=44" (112cm)   ////  ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19½"  (49.5cm)   ////  LENGTH  (base of collar to hem)=33"  (84cm)   ////  SLEEVE=25½" (65cm).    NOTE:  This may be an early French reproduction(?) OR a variation of the "Allege" 47/52(?).        Mint-/Exc $ 40.00
4759c21/02 FRENCH 47/59 COMBAT TROUSERS. CAMOUFLAGE. "ALL ARMS". Original model in "lizard" camo. (Single, exposed waist button) 2 side slash pockets + 2 rear flap pockets + 2 bellowed cargo pockets. Button cuff tab adjusters. Faint U.T.A.H. contractor's stamp & faint red & white SIZE 21 label in waistband. MEASUREMENTS: WAIST=30" (76cm) //// INSEAM=28" (71cm) //// OVERALL LENGTH=38" (97cm) REFER: Osprey Elite #6, Page 57) vg/vg+ $ 135.00
4759c/11rima COMBAT TROUSERS.  47/59.  "ALL ARMS".  CAMOUFLAGE.  Original.  100% cotton "lizard" camo material.  2 side pockets + 2 rear button flap pockets + 2 bellowed cargo pockets each with 4 button flap.  OD material used for inside pockets.  5 button fly with single, exposed waist button.   Button cuff tab adjusters. 5 belt loops.  WAREIN FLERS 1979 76M label sewn into waistband.  AREMEE FRANCAIS stamp above left rear pockets & CEC - 11e RIMa stamp on left cargo pocket flap.  (Commando Training Centre - 11th Marine Inf. Rgt)  MEASUREMENTS: WAIST=30" (76cm)   ///   INSEAM=31½" (80cm)   ///   OVERALL LENGTH=43" (109cm)   REFER: Osprey Elite #6, Page 57)     Mint- $ 195.00
t47/59pb31 COMBAT TROUSERS.   47/59  GREEN  "ALL ARMES".   OLIVE DRAB.  Lighter weight 100% cotton Herringbone Twill.  4 button fly + 1 exposed waist button.  2x front pockets + 2x rear pockets with concealed button V-pointed flaps + 2 cargo pockets with concealed 6 button flaps.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.  Reinforced knees.  Reinforced crotch.  All original, factory stitched buttons.  6 belt loops.  Partially readable French Army PAUL BOYE contractor's stamp + NH stamp in waistband. French red print on white size 31 label stitched into waistband.  862 - 9 - 31 white ink stamps inside under each pocket.  [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76]       ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=31" (79cm)    ////   INSEAM=33" (84m)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=44"(112cm)           Mint- $ 45.00
t47/59war31 COMBAT TROUSERS.   47/59  GREEN  "ALL ARMES".   OLIVE DRAB.  Lighter weight 100% cotton Herringbone Twill.  4 button fly + 1 exposed waist button.  2x front pockets + 2x rear pockets with concealed button V-pointed flaps + 2 cargo pockets with concealed 6 button flaps.  Double Button cuff tab adjusters.  Reinforced knees.  Reinforced crotch.  All original, factory stitched buttons.  6 belt loops.  Readable French Army WAREIN  FLERS (Orne) contractor's stamp + NH stamp in waistband.  French red print on white size 31 label stitched into waistband.  [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 76]       ////   MEASUREMENTS:.....  WAIST=32" (81cm)    ////   INSEAM=32" (81m)   ////   OVERALL LENGTH=44"(112cm)   Mint- $ 45.00
rf14sq47maps2 FRANCE &  FOREIGN LEGION.  Model '51 "LIZARD" CAMO SHELTER QUARTER. (Toile du Tente)  Lizard camo pattern printed on dark khaki/sand colour base.  Reverse is dark khaki/sand colour.  Waterproof treated heavy duty cotton.  Metal grommets & eyelets.  Sewn-on metal "INSIGNES MILITAIRES" buttons with matching machine stitched button holes for fastening together into 4 man tent.  There is a slot in the centre for your head/arm so it can be used as a type of poncho.  Brown & dull green camo colours.  Faint, M.A.P.S. PARIS French Army contractor stamp one corner edge. MEASURES 96" x 66". (244cm X 168cm).  [REFER: Gazette des Uniformes No. 14  (T.A.P. 1945/80) PAGE 68.  or Les Paras Francais en Indochine 1945-1954 (Adam & Pivetta) PAGES 196 & 197.]    Mint-/Exc $ 45.00
rf14sq47maps3 FRANCE &  FOREIGN LEGION.  Model '51 "LIZARD" CAMO SHELTER QUARTER. (Toile du Tente)  Lizard camo pattern printed on dark khaki/sand colour base.  Reverse is dark khaki/sand colour.  Waterproof treated heavy duty cotton.  Metal grommets & eyelets.  Sewn-on metal "INSIGNES MILITAIRES" buttons with matching machine stitched button holes for fastening together into 4 man tent.  There is a slot in the centre for your head/arm so it can be used as a type of poncho.  Reddish Brown & bright green camo colours.  Faint, M.A.P.S. PARIS French Army contractor stamp one corner edge. MEASURES 96" x 66". (244cm X 168cm).  [REFER: Gazette des Uniformes No. 14  (T.A.P. 1945/80) PAGE 68.  or Les Paras Francais en Indochine 1945-1954 (Adam & Pivetta) PAGES 196 & 197.]   Mint-/Exc $ 45.00

14rf/alp03st FRENCH MOUNTAIN TROOPS CAMO SET. LightweIght off-white cotton (almost muslin) smock and trousers  worn OVER regular field uniform to provide camouflage in the snow. Complete with white, gauntlet length over-mittens.  SMOCK has drawtape hood & waist, button cuffs & single large front pocket.  French Armee stamp under pocket flap & the date might be 1952.  PANTS 2 "cargo" type pockets & 2 side pockets + internal access pockets under flaps.  Pants have 42 label & French contractor's stamp.  One glove has French contracor's stamp & 1983 date.   MEASUREMENTS:  SMOCK=AROUND CHEST=48"  (122cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=20"  (51cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=28"  (71cm)     SLEEVE=23"  (58.5cm) .........  TROUSERS:  WAIST=31"   (79cm)   INSEAM=30½   (77.5cm)    OVERALL LENGTH=43"   (109cm)  [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie 1954-1962 (Guyader) PAGE 115.]    NOTE  A few areas of minor soiling around hood & cuffs but not serious.  Gloves are more white than the top & bottom.....    SET    Exc+ $ 75.00
14le/bl FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SHORTS. WORK DETAIL. Blue denim. (Obsolete) Worn during construction/work details. 3 pocket, zip fly. French makers/size label. SIZE 88m.  WAIST =34"  (86cm)  x INSEAM= 5" (12cm)   2 small paint spots on right front leg. Otherwise......   Mint- $ 12.00
oe6i2/i76m FRENCH Model 65 (SATEN 300) TROUSERS. Modified..   100% cotton, heavier weight than F-1 or F2 issue.  Reinforced knees.  Button fly w/insect flap & buttons inside waistband for suspenders.  Drawcord cuffs w/insect cuffs.  2 side pockets with buttons + 2 cargo pockets +2 REAR pockets.  (2 rear pockets are custom made from material removed from the 2 front pockets. 2 front pockets material replaced with OG107 cotton)   1970 French contractors label & size label stitched inside to waistband.  ARMEE FRANCAIS stamped on left side near waistband.   MEASUREMENTS:    WAIST=30"    (76cm)    INSEAM=32    (81cm)   OVERALL LENGTH=42½"  (107cm).          Mint- $ 20.00
s300br01 FRENCH Model 65 (SATEN 300) TROUSER SUSPENDERS.   100% cotton.  Olive Drab.  Green metal adjuster buckles.  Button in type with 4" elastic section at back.   Adjustable from 34" to 38".     Mint $  4.50
m300g2c FRENCH F-1 JACKET. OLIVE DRAB. Lightweight, 100% cotton HBT.  2 vertical chest pockets + 2 bottom patch pockets with snaps.  Snaps on epaulettes & cuffs. Drawcord waist. Factory installed velcro.  1980 French contractors label.   (URELW 1980)  French size label 104M.  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=43"  (109cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=18"  (46cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=24"  (61cm)     SLEEVE=29½"  (75cm)     Exc $ 19.50
m300g2k FRENCH F-1 TROUSERS. OLIVE DRAB.  Lightweight, cotton HBT. 2 pockets + 2 cargo pockets. 1981 French makers stamp (PAUL BOYE 1981)  inside waistband & French size 92M stamp.   MEASUREMENTS:    WAIST=32"    (81cm)    INSEAM=28½    (72cm)   OVERALL LENGTH=39"  (99cm) NOTE:   These have been tailored & taken in. Otherwise.........         Exc++ $ 15.00
oe6f3b/95 FRENCH F-1 SHIRT. CHEMISE GAO.  O.D..  Sleeveless, open-side Desert Shirt Named after outpost in Tchad. Olive Drab HBT. Loop size "velcro" square on front for rank.  French contractors size tag reads 95.  SIZE 95cm=38"  (Also fits a size 40" chest.  Snug but not tight).   REFER: Osprey Elite 6, plate F-3.  QM Hand written in marking pen on the size tag.   vvg $ 10.00
rf14t20 FRENCH SWEATSHIRT/PULLOVER. Olive drab, thick 100% cotton. Referred to in the French military as "Monkey Skin" (peau de singe). 1986 French contractors label. 104cm = Size 40"     MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=40"  (102cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=16½"  (42cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=28½"  (72cm)     SLEEVE=22"  (56cm)    Mint-/Exc+  SOLD
m51/lgg02 FRENCH Model 1951 LEGGINGS/GAITORS.  Grey/OD canvas with leather straps & black metal hardware.   French Armee maker's stamps inside.  (2 different makers -white stamps & black stamps) No discernible date.   (REF: Osprey 300, Plate A-2 or Osprey 322 Plate B-1)   NOTE: They are both stamped SIZE 2 but one is larger than the other.  Condition of each is different.  One rivet on each has been replaced.  Leather is not hard or brittle.   SIZE 2. PAIR.   [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Algerie (Guyader) PAGE 84]  APPX. CIRCUMFERENCES: Top Legging=10½”- 12½” (27cm - 32cm). Bottom Legging=11½”-13½” (29cm - 34cm)                                 vg $ 25.00
ts14le/od1 LEGION ETRANGERE ATHLETIC/P.T SHIRT.  Stretchy, 100% OD cotton with Legion Etrangere logo printed on left breast.  Legion made.  Acquired in the foyer some years ago. (Not like the fakes being sold on ebay)  French contractor's label. Dated  91?) 100% coton.   Labelled SIZE 5.     MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=30"  76cm)      LENGTH (top of shoulder straps)=30"  (76cm)     Mint- $ 10.00
t14rf/tap/g1 FRENCH &  FOREIGN LEGION PARATROOPS T-SHIRT.  DARK GREY.  100% pre-shrunk cotton with grey screenprinting. FRENCH PARA WING on left chest & TROUPES AEROPORTEES on back.  TROUPES AEROPORTEES is the French equivalent of AIRBORNE!  T-shirt is labelled ONEITTA POWER-T Made in USA but printed & purchased in France. (circa 1995)  Labelled SIZE L = 42-44".    (Colour is more of very dark grey rather than deep black.) Mint $ 20.00
14rf01b FRENCH BUTTONS. METAL, EQUIPEMENTS MILITAIRES.  16mm.  Grey metal. (oxidised) ..... Package of 5.    (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size) vvg $  1.00
14m47b3/16mm BUTTONS.  MODEL 1947.  16mm brown plastic.  4 hole.  Edge roll/lip type.  Package of 2.  Exc $  1.00
14m47b/t4 FRENCH BUTTONS. MODEL 1947.  17mm brown plastic.  4 hole.  Convex center, similar to British WW2 type but original French.  (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size)..... Package of 4 Exc $  1.00
14f1/f FRENCH BUTTONS. MODEL F-1/F-2.  21mm (3/4") OD plastic.  4 hole.  For the front of the F-1/F-2 jackets.   (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size)..... Package of 5 Exc $  1.00
14f2/e FRENCH BUTTONS. MODEL F-2.  19mm (3/4") OD plastic.  4 hole.  For the epaulettes of the F-2 jacket & mle65 jacket.   (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size)..... Package of 4 Exc $  1.00
- - -GERMANY- - -
14wg/19 BUTTONS. WEST GERMAN.  Olive Drab plastic.  Convex center.  4 hole.  19mm (3/4"). Similar to the US BDU buttons but thinner etc.  Type used on OD field shirts & parkas (and trousers?)  (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size)  ...... Package of 10    Exc $  1.00
- - -GREAT BRITAIN- - -
14uk/rmrs7g BRITISH DESERT BOOTS. "ROAMERS".  Suede leather.  Textile lining.  PVC micro "crepe" sole.  Soft & supple.  Comfy to wear.  UK SIZE 7 = US SIZE 8.  MEASUREMENTS:  INSIDE (toe to heel) = 10 1/2"(267mm)...... SOLE (toe to heel) 11 7/16" (288mm) ...... SOLE (Across ball of foot) = 4 1/4". (105mm)  (Allegedly these are much favoured by some British private military contractors.)   IMPORTED from the U.K.  USED but still plenty of life in them.   Good $ 10.00
- - -KWANDEBELE- - - (Former independent homeland)
14sw/kwn KwaNEDEBELE CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH. KWANDEBELE DEFENCE FORCE.....5" x 5" (13cm x 13cm) Mint $  2.00
- - -LESOTHO- - -(Mountain Kingdom in Southern Africa)
14sw/stho LESOTHO CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH. LESOTHO DEFENCE FORCE DPM.....6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm) Mint $  1.00
- - - PAKISTAN - - -
pki14/jkt BRUSH CAMO BUSH JACKET.  Lightweight cotton material.  (Non-Aertex).  6 pocket jacket sometimes mistaken for Rhodesian. 4x front patch pockets with concealed buttons + 2 internal chest "drop" pockets.  6x concealed button front.  Button down epaulettes.  Straight cuffs with 2 button cuff adjuster.  3 button side hem adjuster tabs.  Pen pocket on right sleeve.  1x belt loop on each side of the waist (but no belt).  Pakistani army stamp on left inside chest pocket. The number 6 (size #) hand written in marking pen inside the back, below collar.  MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST= 44" (112cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=18" (46cm)   ///   SLEEVE=23" (58.5cm)   ///   LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=29" (74cm).    NOTE:  Both buttons on the right cuff tab are broken.  There are 3 replacement buttons stitched inside the bottom front of the jacket (though the previous owner cut slots on the opposite side to button the bottom of the jacket).  INCLUDED are 3 OLIVE DRAB 4 hole buttons of similar size & shape.      vg/vvg $ 95.00
- - -PORTUGAL- - -
14pk/but/s PORTUGUESE SHIRT BUTTON.  16mm.  Dark green plastic...... Pkg of 10 Exc $  2.00
- - -RHODESIA- - -
  a318/32g RHODESIA REGIMENT STABLE BELT.  3" wide Rhodesian Green cotton belt. Double plastic buckles & leather tongues. Adjustable up to 32".   NOTE: The tongues have wear & cracking.  Rust on keeper & part of buckle.  4 small holes & wear spots.  Good- $ 20.00
14rh182/c BELT BUCKLE.  CHROME. Dual prong, octagonal for dress uniform belt. Exc $  7.00
- - -SOUTH AFRICA- - -
sasf/abn/frL SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" AIRBORNE JACKET. "RECCES" FRENCH CAMO   SASF made Recce French copy camo.  100% cotton HBT material.   Factory made. 4x large, bellowed, button flap front patch pockets + 2x internal, concealed nylon zip chest pockets + 1x small, bellowed pocket on right sleeve + 1x pen pocket on left sleeve.  8 button front with large tooth Zinc? main zipper & storm flap. Velcro® closing split cuffs with cuff tab adjuster. Unique, attached, matching hood that stores in a nylon pouch inside the upper back of the jacket.  Button down epaulettes.  Drawcord waist. 10x interal buttons to accomodate a jacket liner but no liner.  DETAILS: Main zipper slider is stamped COMET.  Chest pocket zippers are nylon coil type & no markings on sliders.  Sleeve pocket button is 17mm nutria shirt type.  All other buttons are 18mm nutria bush jacket type.  Hem can accomodate a drawcord but none issued.  Red print on white cotton L tag stitched into collar.  No other stamps, labels or tags. (no evidence there ever was)  SIZE:  GENEROUS/OVERSIZED LARGE. MEASURMENTS:  CHEST=50" (127cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=24" (61cm)   ///   LENGTH (base of collar to hem) =36½" (93cm)   ///   SLEEVE= 28"  (71cm)  [REFER:  A Greater Share or Honour (Greef) PHOTO PAGE 13  or "RECCE" (Matthysen) PAGE 259 for similar -but incorrectly identified- jacket] ....Less than 100 of these ever made....   Mint-  SOLD
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SPECIAL FORCES CUBAN FAPLA CAMOUFLAGE JACKET, COLD WEATHER.  SASF made Recce FAPLA copy camo.  100% cotton  material shell with dark olive green nylon lining.  Long sleeve with straight, simple cuffs. 5 button front.  Button down epaulettes.  2x bottom, open top pockets.  Drawstring waist.  Elbow reinforcing patches.  Fully lined with thin, diamond stitched quilted material.  All buttons are 19mm SASF made copies.  Stitched into the base of the collar is the original Recce black print on white board paper copy tag printed COPY L & the original black print on white nylon SIZE L tag.  No other stamps, tags or labels.  SIZE LARGE.  MEASUREMENTS:   CHEST=48" (122cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=20" (51cm)   ///   LENGTH (base of collar to hem) =31" (79cm)   ///   SLEEVE= 26"  (66cm)  (With the jacket turned inside out the chest & back shoulder measurements are the same as right side out)  

Mint- $175.00

sa14sf/fr/st1 SASF "RECCES" FRENCH COPY CAMO SET.  TYPE 1.  SHIRT and TROUSERS.  Both pieces are 100% cotton HBT material and have scalloped type pocket flaps with exposed Portuguese. type buttons. SHIRT: Long sleeve, exposed 5 button front, button down epaulettes, button cuffs.  2 exposed button chest pockets. Shoulder reinforcing a la Portuguese style. Recce black print on white M label stitched into base of collar.  NO Recce copy tag. (Does not look as if there ever was one.) + TROUSERS:  5 button fly.   7x 3" (7.5cm) belt loops.  2x front pockets + 2x rear internal pockets with exposed button flaps + 2x bellowed cargo pockets with exposed button, scalloped flaps.  No copy or size labels, as made.  SIZE 3432 size stamps on inside of right rear pocket.        ///   MEASUREMENTS:  SHIRT CHEST=43" (109cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=20" (51cm)   ///   LENGTH (base of collar to hem) =29" (74cm)   ///   SLEEVE= 24½"  (62cm)   //////   TROUSERS:  WAIST= 34" (86.5cm)   ///   INSEAM= 33" (84cm)   ///   OVERALL LENGTH= 44" (112cm).  MATCHED SET.  BOTH PIECES have never been worn or washed and have been in a private collection for 25+ years.   Mint (Set) $395.00

sa14sf/fr/st3 SASF "RECCES" FRENCH COPY CAMO SET.  TYPE 3.  SHIRT & TROUSERS.  Both pieces are 100% cotton HBT material and have straight pocket flaps with SADF, dish type buttons.   SHIRT: Light brown buttons.  Long sleeve, exposed 5 button front, button down epaulettes, button cuffs.  2 exposed button chest pockets + right sleeve field dressing type bellowed poacket + left sleeve pen pocket.  Recce black print on white M label stitched into base of collar.  NO Recce copy tag. (Does not look as if there ever was one.)   +   TROUSERS:  Dark brown buttons. Drawtape waist with 7x 4½" (11cm) belt loops.  5 button fly.  Drawcord cuffs.  2x front pockets + 2x rear internal pockets with flaps + 2 bellowed cargo pockets with rounded corner flaps.   M sticker is affixed to rear wistband.  Recce black print on white M label stitched into waistband.  Recce paper copy tag printed A B TYPE J SIZE L.  (NOTE: Neatly hand printed changes in blue ball pen to tag.  J has been overwritten to H and L has been overwritten to M.)   ///   MEASUREMENTS:  SHIRT CHEST=42" (107cm)   ///   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17" (43cm)   ///   LENGTH (base of collar to hem) =33" (84cm)   ///   SLEEVE= 25"  (63.5cm)   //////   TROUSERS:  WAIST= 34" (86.5cm)   ///   INSEAM= 33" (84cm)   ///   OVERALL LENGTH= 46" (117cm).  MATCHED SET. BOTH PIECES have never been worn or washed and have been in a private collection for 25+ years. Mint- (Set) $395.00
oe47e1/fr SASF "RECCES" FRENCH CAMO SHORTS. SASF made.  SASF French Copy Camouflage.  100% cotton HBT material.  Elastic waist.  Inside patch pocket.  No Tags, labels, stamps remain.   MEASUREMENTS:  WAIST=38" (96.5cm)   ///   INSEAM=4½" (11.5cm)ed & white size M label =42".      (REFER: Osprey Elite # 47, PLATE E-1 for similar).     NOTE: Waist elastic is sprung.  2" of inside pocket has pulled out of stitching.  ½" hole in left front leg.  Otherwise.....          vg $ 75.00
14sw/sapk SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" PORTUGUESE COPY CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH.   S.A.S.F. PORTUGUESE. ....6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm) Mint $  1.00
14sw/sapkr SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" PORTUGUESE RED COPY CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH.   S.A.S.F. PORTUGUESE RED.......6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm) Mint $  2.00
t14sf/dpm19 SPECIAL FORCES "RECCES" DPM CAMO T-SHIRT. Cotton. OD ribbed crew neck & sleeve cuffs. Excellent camo colours. Label remnants. Frayed/cut SIZE S nylon tag. MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST= 34"(86cm) LENGTH=23" (58cm) SLEEVE=6½" (17cm). Light wear on collar & armpits. Otherwise..... Exc $ 125.00
14sfog04m SA SPECIAL FORCES OG HBT VEST. "Quilted" Olive Green HBT cold weather sleeveless "liner" with 2 Patch pockets on front. C/w Special Forces warning label "For  Operational use only".     Size M Stamp below collar.      M=38".  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=39" (99cm)   ////   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=15 3/4" (40cm)   ////   LENGTH: Base of "collar" to hem=21" (53cm).  ///   Mint, sealed in original SASF clear plastic.  Plastic is dusty from years of shelf storage and has a tear or two.  Otherwise.....            Mint $ 27.00
14sfog20m SA SPECIAL FORCES OG HBT VEST.  O.O.P.. "Quilted" Olive Green HBT cold weather sleeveless "liner" with 2 Patch pockets on front.  4 button front & pockets.  Size M Stamp below collar but NO "OPERATIONAL USE ONLY" label.    M=38".  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=39" (99cm)   ////   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=15 3/4" (40cm)   ////   LENGTH: Base of "collar" to hem=21" (53cm)  Out of package, otherwise....     Mint- $ 20.00
14sf/osk/tr1 SA SPECIAL FORCES OILSKIN TROUSERS.    Dark Olive Drab, "outback" type waterproof treated material. (Feels like nylon?)  Fully lined in lightweight khaki material. (Cotton?) Reinforced crotch.  Drawcord waist. Drawcord cuffs with 12 ½" (32cm) nylon zippered gussets. (Easier to put on over boots.)  Zippers function perfectly. Both metal sliders are stamped LISTARed on white XL size tag stitched into waist.  No other tags, labels or stamps.   MEASURMENTS:  WAIST MAX = 46" (117cm).  ///  INSEAM = 33½" (85cm)  ///  OVERALL LENGTH = 48" (122cm).      vg $ 250.00
oe47c3g/j5b 32 BN 1ST PATTERN CAMO BUSH JACKET.     2 Pocket.  Exposed button front & pocket.  Straight cuffs.     Labelled NONESUCH BRAND Fully Shrunk.  Red on white size 97/38 nylon tag.  SIZE 38".   MEASUREMENTS:  CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE=42" (107cm)   ////   ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=18.5" (49cm)   ////   SLEEVE=24" 961cm)   ////   LENGTH (Base of collar to hem) 29.5" (75cm)   (This is either a VERY early issue or Private Purchase commercial version.  Circa early 1970's)   NOTE:  Bottom front button is missing. Exc $ 150.00
br141a/sw 32 BN SUMMER CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH.  S.A. 32 BN. SUMMER. (Green Tint).  5" x 5" (13cm x 13cm).  Some machine stitch holes may be visible. Mint $  1.00
nt/sls1/ALe S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 1. Long Sleeve. Nutria.  2 pockets  w/pointed flaps, long sleeve button cuffs & front. Partially washed out ATHOL 1976 SA contractor's  " SHIRT MAN'S" label dated 197?.     Labelled LARGE = SIZE 42". MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=45"  (114cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17½"  (44cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=33"  (64cm)     SLEEVE=24"  (61cm)   REF: See Osprey Elite 47.  Plate F-2.     Exc $ 40.00
nt/sls1/AL7 S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 1. Long Sleeve. Nutria. 2 pockets w/pointed flaps, long sleeve button cuffs & front. 1977 SA contractor's SHIRT MAN'S label. (ATHOL 1977) Labelled LARGE = SIZE 40/42. MEASUREMENTS: AROUND CHEST=46" (117cm) ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19" (48cm) LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=33½ (85cm) SLEEVE=25" 63cm) (REF: Osprey Elite 47. Plate F-2) NOTE: There are 2 small holes above left pocket where a pinned badge was removed. Otherwise........... Exc $ 40.00
nt/sls1/MLv S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 1. Long Sleeve. Nutria.  2 pockets  w/pointed flaps, long sleeve button cuffs & front. MARBURG 1983 SA contractor's "SHIRTS FIEDLDRESS" label.    Labelled LARGE = FITS 42" or 44".  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=48"  (122cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19"  (48cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=32"  (81cm)     SLEEVE=24"  (61cm)  (REFER: See Osprey Elite 47.  Plate F-2).   NOTE: Faint VN written on label in marking pen.        vvg/+ $ 30.00
nt/sls1/Mm S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 1. Long Sleeve.  2 Pocket w/pointed flaps, long sleeve, button cuffs & front. PHOENIX 1975 SA Contractor's label.  Labelled MEDIUM = 38/40". MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=43"  (109cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17"  (43cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=32" (81cm)     SLEEVE=23"  (58cm)  NOTE: Previous owner's serial number written inside collar and a 1" storage mark on back.  Otherwise......... Mint $ 40.00
nt/sls/102m S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 2. Long Sleeve. Nutria. 2 Pocket,   long sleeve. CACTUS 1993 SA Contractor's Label.   Labelled Size 102 =  SIZE 40/42".  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=44"  (112cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17½"  (44cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=30½"  (77cm)     SLEEVE=24½"  (62cm) Mint $ 40.00
nt/sls/PLv S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 2. Long Sleeve.   Nutria. 2 Pocket,  long sleeve. PROTEA 1984 SA Contractor's SHIRTS FIEDLDDRESS Label.    Labelled SIZE L = FITS 42"or 44".  MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=48""  (122cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19½"  (50cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=31½"  (80cm)     SLEEVE=24"  (61cm)     vvg $ 30.00
nt/sss/Lm S.A. ARMY NUTRIA SHIRT. TYPE 2. Short Sleeve. Nutria. 2 Pocket,  short sleeve (as made). MARBURG 1991 SA Contractor's "SHIRT F/D NUTRIA S/SLV" Label.   Labelled Size LARGE =  SIZE 42"+.    MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=48"  (122cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=19"  (48cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=32"  (81cm)     SLEEVE="  (24cm) Mint- $ 27.00
sa/jrsMv S.A.D.F.  PULLOVER/SWEATER.  V-neck. Knitted, stretchy Brown wool. Nutria elbow patches & button down epaullettes.  SPENCER-HEY 1981 SA contractors label.  Labelled reads "MEDIUM TO FIT CHEST 95-105cm.    MEASUREMENTS:  AROUND CHEST=32"  (81cm)     ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=17"  (43cm)     LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=25"  (63.5cm)     SLEEVE=25"  (63.5cm)   NOTE: 6x 5mm holes in front & 1 in sleeve.  Otherwise.......  vvg $ 30.00
nt14tw55v S.A.D.F. ISSUE NUTRIA FIELD TOWEL.   Nutria towel as issued to all troops. 100% cotton.  21¾" x 15½" (55cm x 40cm)  TROY HANDOEKE GURANTEED TOWELS manufacturer's label.      vvg $ 10.00
nt14tw55/s S.A.D.F. ISSUE NUTRIA FIELD TOWEL.   Nutria towel as issued to all troops. 100% cotton.  21¾" x 15½" (55cm x 40cm)   SADF contractor's label is awol.   vvg $ 10.00
nt14tw102p S.A. D.F. ISSUE NUTRIA FIELD TOWEL.  Nutria towel as issued to all troops.   40" x 21"  (102cm X 54cm).  Label remnants.  USED.  Holed. frayed. Poor $  5.00
nt14tw105sg S.A.D.F. ISSUE NUTRIA BATH TOWEL.   Nutria towel as issued to all troops. 100% cotton.  41¼" x 21" (105cm x 53cm)  SUPER GLODINA PURE COTTON/SUIWER KATOEN SADF manufacturer's label with SABS approval rating.  Normal wear.  vvg $ 15.00
nt14tw130/s S.A.D.F. ISSUE NUTRIA OFFICER'S TOWEL.  Nutria towel as issued to Officer's.  SADF contractor's label is AWOL.  MEASURES 51¼" x 27½"  (130cm X 70cm).  Normal wear & fading.  Exc/vvg+ $ 20.00
nut14tw140e S.A. D.F. ISSUE NUTRIA OFFICER'S TOWEL.  Nutria towel as issued to Officer's.  SADF contractor's PHILOTOWEL label with laundering instruction on reverse.  MEASURES 55" x 27½"  (140cm X 70cm).       Exc/vvg+ $ 20.00
oe47e2/d91 SOUTH AFRICA ARMY DRESS UNIFORM TUNIC. (Step-Outs)  2 Pocket Tunic (+1 inside chest pocket) DURBAN CLOTHING MNFRS 1975 contractors label.   Labelled SIZE 112 = 44 REG.      NOTE: NO BUTTONS.    Exc $ 27.00
oe47e2/o91 SOUTH AFRICA ARMY DRESS UNIFORM SLACKS. (Step-Outs)   3 pocket + watch pocket. DURBAN CLOTHING MNFRS 1986 SA contractors label states "KALAHARISAND TROUSERS": and SIZE 112-81.    SIZE 44" x 32".  NOTE: There is a rust stain & light spots on left thigh, just below the pocket.  Otherwise.....       Exc $ 15.00
14so/s/ssm SOUTH AFRICA ARMY "STEP-OUT" SHIRT. SUMMER.  "Khaki" Short sleeve dress uniform shirt.  1982 SA contrators label.  Labelled M = SIZE 38/40".    Exc $ 12.00
14so/t/01 SOUTH AFRICA ARMY "STEP-OUT" TIE.  Mustard brown knit tie.  No labels but Standard issue.  Appx 54"=138cm.   Exc $   8.00
sa14sawi0l S. A. W. I.  RIDE SAFE SASH.  Blue print on day-glo orange & reflective vinyl.  RY VEILIG MET SAWI - RIDE SAFE WITH SADFI  Issued to all troops.  The Ride Safe P.R. program allowed soldiers to safely Hitch-Hike on SA highways and gave motorists a chance to "do their part" supporting the war effort by giving a lift to travelling soldiers.  NOTE: Printing on sash is excellent, just does not show up well in the photos.   Previous owners name, unit (1 Valskerm Bataljon) & force number hand written in marking pen on inside.  1" glue repair at bottom.  Otherwise.....     vvg $ 15.00
14saac/sb1 S.A. ARMOURED CORPS STABLE BELT.  Woven "Rayon". Orange, white & blue.  Chrome adjuster & square, chrome 2 piece metal buckle with 2 holes for badge (NO Badge) (Holes are 23mm apart, centre to centre)  Adjustable up to 36" (92cm).      vvg+ $ 20.00
oe47d3/3/8u S.A. SPECIAL FORCES BOOTS. "WAXIES". MISMATCHED PAIR.  Smooth calf-skin leather. Lace up with single chrome side buckle.  Tyre tread type sole.  7 eyelets.  Leather tongue.  Leather footbed.  Brown nylon laces. (2 different).   Polished different shades of brown.  No markings.     2 DIFFERENT SIZES.    RIGHT BOOT= SIZE  SA/UK 8 = US SIZE 9.  INSIDE MEASURES 10 1/4" toe to heel.  LEFT BOOT= SIZE  SA/UK 7 = US SIZE 8.  INSIDE MEASURES 10" toe to heel.   (REFER to Osprey Elite No. 47, PLATE D-3)    Used with obvious signs of wear.  NOTE: Crack in sole of right boot.  LUCIFA THE DEVIL written in Ballpoint Pen inside right boot.  The size difference is not overly obvious and these would work well for a display or mannequin. Fair $ 65.00
14p2t2/81m S.A. POLICE 2nd PATT. CAMO TROUSERS.  Heavyweight material. 3 pocket + field dressing pocket +1 cargo pocket.  Long belt loops, drawtape cuffs, button fly & pockets. Brown, SADF type buttons. SA contractors 1993 label.  (SPECIFICO 1993)   Labelled SIZE 81/76 = 32" waist x 30" inseam.              Mint $ 99.00
14p2t2/81v S.A. POLICE 2nd PATT. CAMO TROUSERS.   Heavyweight material. 3 pocket + field dressing pocket +1 cargo pocket.  Long belt loops, drawtape cuffs, button fly & pockets. Tan, SADF type buttons.  Cape Town contractors 1990 label.   (ENSIGN 1990)   Labelled SIZE 81/76 = 32"waist x 30" inseam.             vvg $ 99.00
14p2t2/87m82 S.A. POLICE 2nd PATT. CAMO TROUSERS.  TYPE 2=regular waist.  Heavyweight material. 3 pocket + field dressing pocket +1 cargo pocket.  Long belt loops, drawtape cuffs, button fly & pockets. Camouflage buttons.  1982 SA contractors S.A.P. TROUSERS label.  (MARBURG 1982)  Labelled SIZE 87/81. MEASURES  =34"W x 32"L.          vg+/vvg $ 75.00
14sap/ep01 S.A. POLICE 2ND PATT. CAMO BUSH JACKET EPAULETTE.  Loose orphan.  Factory made button holes. MEASURES 255mm X 58mm (10" x 2⅜") when open.   vvg+ $ 10.00
14vd/t102v SA POLICE FIELD DRESS TROUSERS.  Blue/grey. 3 pocket + Field Dressing pocket + cargo pocket. 1985 SA contractor's "S.A.P. TROUSERS" label.  (Protea 1985)   Labelled SIZE 102-79 = 40"waist x 31" inseam.    vg/vg+ $ 30.00
14fs1/9081m SA POLICE DRESS UNIFORM TROUSERS. FLYING SQUAD. Type 1.  Grey/Blue unlined, ribbed polyester trousers.  3 pocket.  Long belt loops.  Zipper fly, dual hook waistband.  1990/1991 SAP contractors label.   (BRIDGE 1990/1991)   Labelled SIZE: 81/81 = 32" x 32" (with 2" hem).                   Mint $ 25.00
14fs1/9081e SA POLICE DRESS UNIFORM TROUSERS. FLYING SQUAD. Type 1.  Grey/Blue unlined, ribbed polyester trousers.  3 pocket.  Long belt loops.  Zipper fly, dual button waistband.  1992 SAP contractors label.   (ENSIGN 92)    Labelled SIZE: 81/81 = 32" x 32" (with 2" hem).                  Mint- $ 25.00
br141d/sw S.A. RAILWAY POLICE CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH. S.A. RAILWAY POLICE poly/cotton camo....6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm) Mint $  2.00
br141d/sw2 S.A. RAILWAY POLICE CAMO MATERIAL SWATCH. S.A. RAILWAY POLICE poly/cotton camo...12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm) Mint $  5.00
14aertx/01 SOUTH AFRICAN OLIVE DRAB "AERTEX" MATERIAL.  Aertex type loose weave.  100% cotton. Made in SA ±25 years ago.  Light OD on one side & dark Sage Green on the other. Cut froma roll. Shown partially folded in image but  MEASURES:::::: 59" x 97" (150cm X 246cm)   Mint- $ 20.00
14aertx/02 SOUTH AFRICAN OLIVE DRAB "AERTEX" MATERIAL.  Aertex type loose weave.  100% cotton. Made in SA ±25 years ago.  Light OD on one side & dark Sage Green on the other. Cut froma roll. Shown partially folded in image but  MEASURES:::::: 59" x 84" (150cm X 213cm)   Mint- $ 15.00
butt007 BUTTONS.  SAP. 11/16" (16mm) dish-shaped camo flek plastic. Package of 10 Exc $  2.00
butt/pp11/4 BUTTONS.  SAP CAMO SHIRT. Type 2.  "Plastic". 4 hole.  3/8" (11mm). Package of 5.     (Shown appx. 1.5 times actual size)   Exc $  1.00
butt/sa20 BUTTONS:  SOUTH AFRICAN. UN-IDENTIFIED. Dark Brown plastic. 4 hole. 3/4" (20mm). "Sharp" edge lip.  Package of 10   (Shown appx. 1.5 times actual size) Exc $  1.00
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US ARMY PATTERN 1942 PARATROOP JACKET & TROUSERS. CAMOUFLAGE. Near exact reproduction sold by US Cavalry Store, Circa early-mid 1990s. Cotton HBT. Pale green background. ..... JACKET: Bi-swing back. 4x bellowed, pleated front pockets. Blackened steel snaps on pockets, cuffs & epaulettes. Brass front zip (slider stamped TALON). Complete with waistbelt w/loop & black metal buckle. 3x belt loops. 4x 6mm eyelets under each armpit. //// TROUSERS: 2x side pockets + 2x rear pockets + 2x bellowed, pleated large cargo pockets + watch pocket. 5 Button fly White cotton duck pockets & waistband lining. 6 waistband buttons (for suspenders). 6 belt loops. Webbing tape cuffs. //////// STAMPS & LABELS::::: JACKET: 42R stamped below collar & COAT, PARACHUTE JUMPER S.M. WHOLESALE Dated Apr. 9, 1943 42R etc. label stitched inside bottom right pocket. TROUSERS: WAIST 32 INSEAM 34 stamped inside waistband. //////// MEASUREMENTS::::: JACKET: AROUND CHEST=44/45" (112cm) ~ ~ ACROSS BACK SHOULDERS=21" (53cm) ~ ~ LENGTH (base of collar to hem)=30" (76cm) ~ ~ SLEEVE=25" (63.5cm) ~ ~ BELT=48" (122cm) ~ ~ ~ TROUSERS: WAIST=32" (81cm) (Note there is 2" extra material in the rear seam) ~ ~ INSEAM=34" (86.5cm) ~ ~ OVERALL LENGTH=46" (117cm)

Mint- $200.00
oe31c4k/p US ARMY WW2 m1942 PARATROOP TROUSER POCKETS. Reproductions. 100% cotton, made in the USA in a nice, "happy khaki" shade.  Removed from an unused pair of trousers.  Overall measurments 9.5" x 10 1/4" (24cm x 26cm)  Pockets themselves measure 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" (24cm x 24cm).   PAIR......   Ignore any spots or colour shading in the photo. The pockets are......    Mint- $ 30.00
14us/pp/u1 BOOT SOCKS, US GI.  BLACK.   Standard Issue. 50% Wool/50% Cotton.   SIZE MEDIUM=9-13.   Slightly Irregular but hard to notice.      PAIR.     Mint $  2.25
14us01b BUTTONS, BDU, OLIVE DRAB.  Standard issue US BDU buttons.  4 hole, 19mm dia. (3/4")...... Package of 10  (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size) Exc $  1.00
14us02b BUTTONS, BDU, BLACK.  Standard issue US BDU buttons.  4 hole, 19mm dia. (3/4")...... Package of 10             (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size) Exc $  1.00
14us03b BUTTONS, BDU, TAN/KHAKI.  Standard issue US BDU buttons.  4 hole, 19mm dia. (3/4")...... Package of 10    (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size) Exc $  1.00
14us/w2k BUTTONS, WORLD WAR TWO. (Repro)  Khaki, 4 hole plastic from reproduction m42 Paratroop Trousers.  (Flat back) 18mm dia. (11/16")...... Package of 4    (Shown appx. 50% larger than actual size) Mint- $  1.00
         

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