The original source of this lizard camouflage pattern is unknown, though the pattern shapes are similar to known Syrian lizard prints, so it was likely supplied from Syria, which supported the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) during the 1980’s. Items in this camouflage pattern were used by the PLO’s Al-Fatah commando units.
The shirt has been heavily worn and shows signs of field tailoring. The material is a thick, tightly woven cotton gabardine.
Pockets:
The pocket flaps have also been removed.
Inside:
The entire uniform is cut asymmetrically due to the hand-tailoring from the previous user. There are no signs of any tags or markings remaining.
Button:
British style dish pan buttons.
Cuffs:
Epaulettes:
Epaulette buttons are different from the main body’s and cuffs’ buttons.
Usage Photo:
Palestinian Al-Fatah:
Al-Fatah is a left wing Palestinian Nationalist political party and one of the PLO’s founding organizations in 1959 [2]. They renounced the use of terrorist tactics against civilians in 1988 when the PLO agreed to accepting a two-state coexistence with Israel [1][3], though they continue to loosely control several armed militias [2].