{"product_id":"original-rhodesian-bush-war-brushstroke-camouflage-pattern-jacket-2","title":"Original Rhodesian Bush War Brushstroke Camouflage Pattern Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage pattern jacket. This fatigue top is presented with fading and multiple period repairs, truly a historical offering. The Rhodesian Brushstroke is a brushstroke-type camouflage pattern used by the Rhodesian Security Forces from 1965 until its replacement by a vertical lizard stripe in 1980. Size is likely small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a loop under the collar that is marked PAKAM II UNI, though this is likely not exact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the default camouflage appearing on battledress of the Rhodesian Army and British South Africa Police, although used in smaller quantities by INTAF personnel. The design was also used on uniforms issued to South African Special Forces for clandestine operations. A similar pattern is fielded by the Zimbabwe National Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodesian Brushstroke consists of large, contrasting, shapes tailored to break up the outline of an object. Like most disruptive camouflage, the pattern is dependent on countershading, utilizing hues with high-intensity contrast or noticeable differences in chromaticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence, enlisted personnel in the Rhodesian Army were issued with uniforms in khaki drill. The Battle of Sinoia and the outbreak of the Rhodesian Bush War prompted the security forces to devise a more appropriate uniform especially designed for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incorporated a three color, high contrast, disruptive fabric with green and brown strokes on a sandy background. Early shortages of textile and equipment were overcome with South African and Portuguese technical assistance, and a home industry for the new battledress developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is in great condition overall with some minor fraying. There are no markings we can find besides what is on the loop. From the mid-1970s, isolated Rhodesia produced its own uniforms as effective international sanctions bit hard. Home-grown camouflage patterns proved to be extremely effective in the African 'bush' and were adopted by all ranks of the military and police formations, distinguishable only by distinctive service and unit patches. Entire uniform items comprising T-shirts, field jackets, shirts, trousers and field caps were made of this camouflage pattern and it continues to be used by the forces of the Mugabe regime in present-day Zimbabwe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great jacket ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45182813012037,"sku":"ONJR25MHG045","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/9192EC79-F5F1-474B-8FA9-B2EC7EF60D49.jpg?v=1781890614","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-rhodesian-bush-war-brushstroke-camouflage-pattern-jacket-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}