***Note: Pre-orders have CLOSED, and this product will only become available if we have extra quantities once pre-orders have shipped. We do not have an ETA of when this will be due to the continued supply chain nightmare - don't bother asking. Below are the pre-order terms as they apply to people who have already placed an order. ***
Please understand, this product is PRE-ORDER and have not yet been manufactured! Your pre-order will be manufactured as your order is placed.
The product images are FULLY reflective of the final product. For more details on the final product, please refer to the "Features" section of this product description. Delivery will occur 180 days after your order, and we will only process and refunds/cancellations after this period. Any pre-order products you order will ship separately from other products you may have ordered.
We do not recommend ordering any products (unless they are specifically Rhodesian Brushstroke Pre-Orders), as this may significantly delay your order or require us to bill you for additional shipping costs.
Due to the high volume of orders, WE WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY REQUESTS FOR SIZE CHANGES. Order correctly the first time please! By placing this pre-order, you fully agree and acknowledge all of the above pre-order terms.
This special run of pre-orders is for the critical purpose of moving our company to the United States. We need to seriously get out of this Canada given how our business has been treated.
A legendary vintage in a modern cut, this is our bread and butter here at Fireforce Ventures. This product was developed in conjunction with our partners at Shadow Strategic to extremely high standards that put our previous offerings to shame. This modern cut Operator Shirts feature a 60/40 cotton-poly ripstop blend and a moisture-wicking 80/20 cotton-poly torso. This gives you great versatility and comfort when utilized with webbing or plate carriers in the field. This shirt is an absolute must-have for your next bush adventure!
Features:
- 60% cotton and 40% polyester rip-stop sleeves and collar
- Moisture-wicking (80% cotton/20% polyester) torso.
- Comfortable soft lining on zippers and collars
- Velcro shoulder pockets with hook and loop for patches.
- Articulated elbow with padding pockets
- Adjustable cuffs
- YKK® zippers.
- Coats® stitching thread.
Rhodesian Brushstroke was the legendary pattern utilized during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1965-1979, incorporating an innovative combination of khaki, brown and green. It was designed as an indigenous Rhodesian pattern which was directly influenced by earlier “brushstroke” styled patterns including the Second World War-era Denison smocks. Developed from an earlier arid pattern by Di Cameron, it was manufactured in its distinctive green-over-brown Brushstroke by David Whitehead Textiles. Uniforms and jumpsuits in this pattern become synonymous with Rhodesia’s legendary Troopies and Masodja.
In 2001, the United States Marine Corps camouflage testing scored the old Rhodesian Brushstroke pattern to be extremely effective in various environments. As a testament to the lasting effectiveness of Rhodesian Brushstroke, the vintage pattern scored higher than many other contemporary patterns. After the Rhodesian Bush War, a brown-over-green pattern was adopted by the Zimbabwean National Army.
We’re proud to be replicating the pattern as a 1-to-1 scale copy of an original bolt of David Whitehead Textiles fabric dated circa. 1979. We are the only company accurately providing the pattern exactly as it was worn during the Rhodesian Bush War.
Sizing Guide:
- Small: 36-38 inch chest, 5'6-5'8 height
- Medium: 38-40 inch chest, 5'9-5'11 height
- Large: 40-42 inch chest, 6'0-6'2 height
- XL: 42-44 inch chest, 6'1-6'3 height
- 2XL: 44-48 inch chest, 6'4+ height
- 3XL: 46-50 inch chest, 6'4+ height
All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). We ship internationally!
