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The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage (M1964 or m64) was developed in the 1960s for Portugal’s decolonization wars, particularly in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau. Designed for superior concealment in dense jungle and savanna environments, it features vertical dark green and brown stripes on a light green background, optimizing its effectiveness in wooded and tropical terrains. Inspired by the French TAP47 and TAP56 Lizard camouflages, the Portuguese variant was adapted to suit the combat needs of elite units such as paratroopers, commandos, and special forces.
Unlike its French predecessor, which had a more horizontal orientation, the vertical alignment of the Portuguese Lizard pattern was intended to reduce visibility when soldiers were moving upright through jungle foliage. The pattern continues to be used today by the Portuguese Marines (Fuzileiros) and remains one of the longest-serving camouflage designs in military history.
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The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage (M1964 or m64) was developed in the 1960s for Portugal’s decolonization wars, particularly in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau. Designed for superior concealment in dense jungle and savanna environments, it features vertical dark green and brown stripes on a light green background, optimizing its effectiveness in wooded and tropical terrains. Inspired by the French TAP47 and TAP56 Lizard camouflages, the Portuguese variant was adapted to suit the combat needs of elite units such as paratroopers, commandos, and special forces.
Unlike its French predecessor, which had a more horizontal orientation, the vertical alignment of the Portuguese Lizard pattern was intended to reduce visibility when soldiers were moving upright through jungle foliage. The pattern continues to be used today by the Portuguese Marines (Fuzileiros) and remains one of the longest-serving camouflage designs in military history.
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Portuguese Lizard Camo Lightweight T-Shirt
Portuguese Lizard Camo Lightweight T-Shirt
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Portuguese Lizard — developed for Portuguese forces in the 1960s and used in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau — is a green-dominant scale-texture woodland pattern. The overlapping olive, dark green, and brown shapes print cleanly on the open weave of a 4.2oz lightweight jersey tee, where the small repeat scale of the pattern reads differently than on a denser fabric.
100% ring-spun cotton, 4.2oz. Crew neck, straight hem, unisex fit. Sizes XS–2XL.
- Portuguese Lizard — 1960s Portuguese Armed Forces
- 100% ring-spun cotton, 4.2oz lightweight jersey
- Crew neck, straight hem, unisex fit
- Sizes XS–2XL
Size Chart Lightweight T-Shirt
Product measurements are taken with the garment laid flat. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.
| Size | Chest | A - 1/2 chest width | B - Length | C - Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36.2 | 15.4 | 28.0 | 8.7 |
| S | 37.8 | 16.9 | 28.7 | 9.1 |
| M | 39.4 | 18.5 | 29.5 | 9.5 |
| L | 42.5 | 20.9 | 30.3 | 9.8 |
| XL | 45.7 | 23.2 | 31.1 | 10.2 |
| 2XL | 48.8 | 25.6 | 31.9 | 10.6 |
Measurements are listed in inches. Product measurements are taken with the garment laid flat; actual measurements may vary by up to 1 inch.