The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Camouflage Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Item remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Minimal Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Cordura Nylon material appears in good order - no physical defects noted. Piece is inscribed with an inventory number. All double-sided press Studs are present and functional. Waterproof lining appears intact and complete throughout internal section. Hood is securely mounted , all grommets are visible and intact. Manufacturer label evident. Piece is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED COMBAT CONDITIONS. LONGTERM STORAGE EVIDENT.
PIECE IS MILITARY SURPLUS / SECOND-HAND & WILL APPEAR AS SUCH.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PERSONAL WEAR
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ORIGIN : SADF ( South African Defence Force)
COMPOSITION : Nylon Cordura / Waterproof Lining
YEAR: 1989 - 1993
MNFR: Specifico, Bophuthatswana.
ISSUE: 32 Battalion ( ONLY)
DIMENSIONS: 2,15 m x 1,4 m.
PATTERN: Dry / Wet Season Camouflage.
TOTAL : 1 x Pcs
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An EXCELLENT example of Border War, 1980s SADF 32 Battalion Camouflage Pattern Poncho / Groundsheet w/ Hood. This piece appears to be in a VF+ state , with detailed Camouflage Design Relief on obverse. All grommets & Press stud fittings are present. Appropriate Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Hood segment is intact with adjustable draw-string tabs. Woven Cordura Nylon material remains complete- with no physical damage visible. Camouflage Pattern is clear and defined, with a very slight trace of pigment fading due to environmental exposure. Internal Waterproof lining remains intact.
This piece would have been issued to Members of the 32 Battalion, Elite Light Infantry Unit- for utilisation during Operational deployment in SWA/ Angola. The Poncho features minimal details of utilisation, with such pieces being issued onward until disbandment of the Unit in 1993.
The ideal addition to any SADF/ 32 Battalion Border War Era Camouflage kit collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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