Portuguese Lizard Camo LS Rash Guard
Portuguese Lizard Camo LS Rash Guard
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Portuguese Lizard — the scale-textured, green-dominant woodland camouflage developed for the Portuguese Armed Forces in the 1960s and used across their African campaigns in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau — uses overlapping irregular scales in olive, dark green, and brown. On a long-sleeve compression garment, the scale geometry stays coherent across both sleeve and body panels without distortion at the seam lines.
82% polyester / 18% spandex. Four-way stretch, UPF 40+, flat-lock seams. Men's sizing XS–2XL.
- Portuguese Lizard — 1960s Portuguese Armed Forces scale pattern
- 82% polyester / 18% spandex, four-way stretch
- UPF 40+, flat-lock seams
- Men's sizing XS–2XL
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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Size Chart _ Long Sleeve Rash Guard
| Size | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) | Hips (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36 ¼ | 29 ⅞ | 37 |
| S | 37 ¾ | 31 ½ | 38 ⅝ |
| M | 39 ⅜ | 33 ⅛ | 40 ⅛ |
| L | 42 ½ | 36 ¼ | 43 ¼ |
| XL | 45 ⅝ | 39 ⅜ | 46 ½ |
| 2XL | 48 ⅞ | 42 ½ | 49 ⅝ |
| 3XL | 52 | 45 ⅝ | 52 ¾ |
Measurements listed above are in inches.