South African Recce Type J “Egyptian” Copy Pattern (1970’s – 1980’s)

This pattern is “Type J” and is supposed to be a copy of a vertical lizard pattern originating from a Middle Eastern Country, possibly Egypt, Syria, or similar.

Sample 1:

Similar cut to standard 32 Battalion jacket.  Cotton twill.  Paper “Copy” tag removed.  Medium size.

Sample 2:

Same as Sample 1 in SADF Cut, but mint condition.  Paper tag is intact.

Original Item:

From http://www.swapoparty.org/second_biography_for_cde_nujoma_out_in_may.html

Type J was probably based on this pattern worn used by SWAPO (Namibia), here worn by Cde. Sam Nujoma.  

Color Balanced Swatch:

From sample 1.