FFV Recce Anorak - Belgian "Congo" Brushstroke

On sale: ~~$125.00~~ $110.00

Part Number: FFV-11-07-1960

Availability: In Stock.

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A legendary vintage in a modern cut, this is our bread and butter here at Fireforce Ventures. With months of consultation with our Buyer's Club, we developed our own unique Recce ("Recon" for you Yanks) Anorak, our own take on vintage special forces pullover smocks dating back to the Second World War.

Features:

65% cotton and 35% polyester rip-stop construction in Belgian Brushstroke
"Slangvel" style shoulders, arms for longevity in adverse conditions
Unique "Recce" shoulder pockets

Large 6.75" x 12" overall size
Sewn at a forward cant for ease of access
Double button flap secured for retention
Quick access down-to-up quarter zipper allowing pocket access without the excessive noise made by velcro hook/loop retention

Ventilated armpits for airflow
Fleece lined kangaroo pockets
Bungie secured cinching straps at hem and hood
Buttoned cuff w/ split seam for sleeve rolling

Belgian Brushstroke is the "Merc Life" pattern, seen from the jungles of Congo to the silver screens of Hollywood. First adopted in 1952, the "Moon and Balls" or "Congo" pattern Brushstroke was first issued by the Belgian Army, taking significant inspiration from the colour schemes of the British Army Denison Smocks during the Second World War. The pattern was widely utilized by Belgian airborne, commando, and marine units well into the 1970s. Perhaps more notoriously, it was utilized by various Mercenary and Gendarme units of the Congolese Army during the Congo Crisis of the 1960s. It features an incredible combination of "half moon" brushstrokes of overlapping green and brown shapes on khaki, which likely significantly developed the early development of the later Rhodesian Brushstroke pattern.

We’re proud to be replicating the pattern as a 1-to-1 scale copy of an original mint condition bolt of fabric manufactured by ABL Raka in the 1950s. We are the only company accurately providing the pattern exactly as it was worn during the Katanga Rebellion and Congo Crisis.

Sizing Guide:

	Actual Fit	Garment Measurements (measured when laid flat)
Small	36-38" chest, approximately 5'7 height	42" across chest, 27.5" overall length, 24" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 19" armpit to sleeve cuff
Medium	38-40" chest, approximately 5'9 height	46" across chest, 28.5" overall length, 24.5" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 19.5" armpit to sleeve cuff
Large	Fits 40-42" chest, approximately 5'11 height	50" across chest, 29.5" overall length, 25" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 20" armpit to sleeve cuff
Extra Large	42-44" chest, approximately 6'1 height	54" across chest, 30.5" overall length, 25.5" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 21" armpit to sleeve cuff
2XL	43-46" chest, approximately 6'3+ height	56" across chest, 31" overall length, 26.5" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 21" armpit to sleeve cuff
3XL	45-48" chest, approximately 6'3+ height	Garment measurement 58" across chest, 31" overall length, 26.5" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 21" armpit to sleeve cuff
4XL	47-50" chest, approximately 6'3+ height	Garment measurement 60" across chest, 33" overall length, 27.5" shoulder to sleeve cuff, 22" armpit to sleeve cuff

All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). We ship internationally!

FFV Recce Anorak - Belgian "Congo" Brushstroke

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