These lizard camouflage pants were used by French paratroopers during the Indochina War in the 1950s.
Lizard camouflage is the camouflage pattern used by the French Army, which is said to be the origin of the Tiger Stripe, mainly in the Indochina War. It is said that the Tiger Stripe was developed locally from there and the surplus was taken over by the South Vietnamese army every time the French army withdrew.
This jacket is the last in the lineage of TAP 47/51, which was used relatively late in the war. It was used not only in the Indochina War but also in the Algerian front, and the color has been improved. These are very good pants. They are made larger for airborne jackets.
The jacket has some fading, but there is no noticeable damage, but there are some repairs. The jacket has some fading, but there are no noticeable scratches. The name of the person who used the jacket and what appears to be a recognition number are handwritten on the inside of the jacket. It is not in perfect condition. It is a used item and cannot be returned. Please understand.
Size (flat):
Shoulder width 49cm Body width 75cm Length 74cm Sleeve length 57cm