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The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Cordura Nylon Battlejacket appears in good order w/ associated fixtures. Material is present with a small degree of wear- but item is in good order w/ detailed Pouches, Tabs, Retention C - Rings & Adjustment buckles. Item remains in a Good State and piece has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Battlejacket liner suspension system is intact and reinforced with secure stitching throughout. All Ammunition Pouches are intact & feature integral velcro closure tabs. Webbing system waist cincher is present at rear w/ buckle. Additional Haversack portion is present w/ attachment features. Piece is a field-tested prototype and has been exposed to varied operational combat conditions. Item is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ LONGTERM STORAGE IN VARIED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
PIECE IS SECOND-HAND, & HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO OPERATIONAL COMBAT CONDITIONS/ VARIED CIRCUMSTANCES.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
ITEM IS A FIELD-TESTED PROTOTYPE (NOT STANDARD ISSUE ).
PIECE HAS BEEN UTILISED & AUGMENTED TO SUIT OPERATIONAL PURPOSES.
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PERSONAL WEAR
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ORIGIN : SADF / South African Defence Force
COMPOSITION : Cordura Nylon Material/ Applied Waterproof Lining Treatment / Assorted Polymer
ISSUE : 32 Battalion /
YEAR: 1980 - 1982.
MODEL: Pattern 80 / 83 Nutria Prototype Battlejacket Type I / II.
SIZE: UNIVERSAL - Fully Adjustable
TOTAL: 2 x Pcs
1 x Nutria Cordura Battlejacket
1 x Detachable Nutria Cordura Haversack
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An EXCELLENT example of a SADF Border War, 32 Battalion Nutria Patt.80/83 Prototype Battlejacket w/ Haversack. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state of preservation, with detailed Ammunition & associated Tactical storage Pouches on obverse. All retention tabs, buckles , zippers and adjustment fittings appear present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Cordura Nylon Material is in good order & will display minor areas of wear / scuff marks due to field applications. Internal waist cincher system is intact - allowing for adjustable fitting at rear of battlejacket. Velcro and slide adjustment tabs appear functional when engaged. Battlejacket Woven mesh frame and stitching , appears to retain good structural integrity. The Haversack portion of the Webbing system is intact- and can be detached from the vest , by means of functional Metallic spring-loaded retention clips.
The piece has been subject to a degree of augmentation by the original owner - with a Nutria Retention Lanyard or Chord , having been attached in order to securely tether Headgear / Bush Hats. Original Polymer/ Plastic C-Rings are present for the attachment and removal of the Haversack portion. The original waterproof internal lining treatment appears to be largely intact.
This Prototype Patt.80/83 variant- was designed to cater for the specific needs of specialist formations - such as Elite Light Infantry & was deployed for use with the R4 / 5.56mm Assault Rifle. The Battlejacket featured 7 x Frontal Storage Pouches ( one Pouch was specifically designed to hold 2 x Pencil Flares) - as well as - a detachable Haversack portion (Double compartment) that could function for additional equipment. Provision was made for the addition of 2 x 2 Litre Water Canteens. Comfort of use, was catered for - with the presence of internal shoulder pads.
This piece would have been utilised by members of 32 Battalion & other Elite Light Infantry Units ( SADF Special Forces included) - as part of their fielddress equipment assembly. The Patt.80/83 variant appeared in multiple interations- and differed from the SWATF version. This differentiation manifested in the lack of a Metallic Retention D-Ring on the frontal segment & the presence of a internal waterproof nylon map storage sleeve.
The ideal addition to any SADF / 32 Battalion Prototype Battlejacket/ equipment collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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