The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Nylon Groundsheet Shelter is present and detailed with fittings.Item remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Material remains in good order - with a small degree of markings/ organic staining from utilisation. All Woven Nylon retention handles are present and secure. Press studs are evident along all panels. Manufacturer label is intact with Date. Inscribed with original owner's Force Number & Initials. Item has been field used.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ VARIED COMBAT CONDITIONS- STORAGE.
PIECE IS MILITARY SURPLUS - HAVING BEEN UTILISED IN FIELD SETTINGS. SURFACE WEAR TO BE NOTED.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ WEAR
** ONE BID IS FOR ONE ONLY !! **
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ORIGIN : SADF ( South African Defence Force)
COMPOSITION : Nutria / Nylon Waterproof
YEAR: 1976
MNFR: JJC & W
DIMENSIONS: 1.8 m - Length x 1 m - Width.
FOLDED DIMENSIONS: 1 m x 0.15m
INSCRIBED : S.A.O - 76461938PE ( Permanent Force).
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
** YOU ARE BIDDING FOR ONE .**
An EXCELLENT example of Border War, 1970s SADF Nutria Nylon Groundsheet/ Shelter w/ fittings. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with Nylon waterproof Material intact and all fittings securely mounted. All press Studs appear present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Material will display markings related to usage - as well as - organic origin staining. Retention buckles and straps are intact and allow for folding up of Groundsheet. Spring-clips remain functional. Manufacturer label is present with details and piece features inscription from original owner - with initials and Force Number.
This item is a field utilised piece of kit , and is over 40 years old. The material is intended for display only and should not be applied for any other purpose. Press-studs are delicate due to age and should not be engaged and/or disassembled for any unnecessary purposes.
A Groundsheet / Shelter component of this type - would have been issued to SADF personnel serving both within the Republic - as well as - the Operational Area of SWA/ Angola for field deployment.
The ideal addition to any SADF/ SWATF Border War Era kit collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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