Portuguese Lizard Camo Lightweight T-Shirt
Portuguese Lizard Camo Lightweight T-Shirt
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Equip yourself with the Portuguese Lizard Camouflage T-Shirt, engineered for those who demand reliability and performance in every scenario. This tactical shirt is constructed from premium knit light-weight jersey, offering a blend of durability and comfort essential for demanding environments featuring the Portuguese Lizard Camouflage, used from the 1960s to the 1980s with a distinct brush pattern that was widely utilized during Portugal’s decolonization wars in Africa.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Lizard
• 95% polyester, 5% elastane
• Fabric weight: 7.08 oz./yd.² (240 g/m²)
• Smooth cotton feel the touch
• Lightweight 2-way stretch knit
• Regular fit
• Made in USA
Camouflage Information:
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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