SADF M83 Battle Jacket ( Load bearing Tactical Vest, Gevegsbaadjie )

SADF M83 Battle Jacket, also known as the South African Assault Vest ( SAAV )

the Load Bearing Tactical Vest ( LBTV ), or Gevegsbaadjie.

This is original SADF issue and is NOT a copy or Reproduction, original makers label Specifico,  Condition is good to very good

The vest or 'waistcoat' is adjustable for both height and girth, and can safely fit almost any size person from the shortest to the tallest. In stock configuration, it can carry 4 Liters of Water (2x2L buffalos) in its saddlebag pockets, 10 x 35rnd (5.56mm) R4 magazines, Browning HiPower clone and a 200rnd belt of 7.62mm with extra pockets for messkits, utility items and Firstaid Field Dressings (FFDs).

The initial loadout was as follows :

Left panel top - small Utility/FFD, two mag Pocket, Penflare slot pocket
Left Panel lower - SaddleBag/canteen carrier, two cell mag pocket, Large Utility Pocket, Hideaway pocket in vest panel.
Right panel top - small Utility/FFD, two mag Pocket, Penflare slot pocket
Right Panel lower - SaddleBag/canteen carrier, two cell mag pocket, two cell 2x1 mag pocket,
Rear Panel - Large upper pocket 200rnd belt 7.62, Smaller lower pocket Messkit.

The quality and useability of these vests are legend worldwide and are being used in many diverse arena's including Afgan, Iraq, Libya. Bidding starts at 25% of cost so get it while you can.... These are not found often anymore and only come up every now and again.