Portuguese Lizard Camo Vertical Tote Bag
Portuguese Lizard Camo Vertical Tote Bag
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The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage Vertical Tote Bag is made with a heavyweight (6.49 oz/yd²) nylon body with double-stitched seams and reinforced cotton webbing straps. The camo tote also features a non woven laminate lining for durability and water resistance.
Specs:
• Camouflage: Portuguese Lizard
• Materials: 100% heavyweight spun polyester (6.49 oz/yd²)
• Dimensions: 18" x 18"
• Boxed Stitched Corners
• Reinforced zig zag stitch on handles
• Made in USA
Camouflage Information:
The Portuguese Lizard Camouflage, used from the 1960s to the 1980s, features a vertical pattern distinct from its French counterpart. Extensively utilized during Portugal’s decolonization wars in Africa, this camouflage includes various versions like the M/964 jacket with a standing Mandarin collar and concentric elbow stitching. Notable for its herringbone twill fabric and distinct color variations, it was worn by multiple forces and mercenaries, including in Angola and Mozambique. The pattern remains significant for its unique design and historical usage.
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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