Original French First Indochina War Era TAP 47/56 Lizard Camouflage Parachute Smock with Beret - Service-Worn - Both Dated 1956 Martini-Henry Bayonets New York supplied 63

New York supplied 63

The rear receiver cup base is marked with serial number 2795 / J

When we bailed out

There are two faded oval inspection cartouches on the left side of the stock below the side plate

13–14 August 1944

Original French First Indochina War Era TAP 47/56 Lizard Camouflage Parachute Smock with Beret - Service-Worn - Both Dated 1956 Martini-Henry Bayonets New York supplied 63Original Item: Only One Available. After the Second World War, the French Army began rebuilding and created a new uniform. This uniform included a "Lizard Pattern" camouflage, which was used to make a specific jump smock and trousers for parachute troops. The design of the smock and the camouflage pattern were influenced by the American jump smocks and British Denison smocks worn during WW2. The smock underwent several changes over the following