Syrian Red Lizard Camouflage (1970’s – 1980’s?)

May 19, 2025Camouflage, Insurgents, Later Cold War (1969 - 1989)

There are several variations of the Syrian Red Lizard camouflage pattern, both horizontally and vertically oriented. This camouflage pattern was used by Syrian troops and Syrian-backed factions, such as the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), during the Lebanese Civil War (1975 – 1990) [1].

Shirt is unissued and unused.

Inside:

No tags or markings inside.

Tag:

There was a tag sewn at the back of the collar.

Pockets:

There is only one button hole on each pockets, unlike most Syrian issued shirts which have two.

Epaulettes:

Cuffs:

No buttons on the cuffs.

References

↑ (EN) Wikipedia: “Syrian intervention in the Lebanese Civil War” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_intervention_in_the_Lebanese_Civil_War), read on May 13, 2025

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