"Just thought I'd add my Cadpat to the Party ! All are issue except the small pouch on the vest . My newest pieces are the backpack and the rain jacket . And I must thank Mark for the vest , a trade that got me back on the hunt .
Cheers Chris"
Hi Chris, absolutely amazing collection of Cadpat items you have in your collection, the only other item I have in Cadpat is a Helmet cover. I particularly like the Rain jacket which I assume is Goretex, very nice and thanks for sharing,kind regards
Hi Gents,
Generation 1 US Army Woodland ECWCS Gore-tex hood.
Nothing special
Cheers
Dave[/QUOTE]
Hi Dave, that is an unusual item, I have a few 1st Gen ECWCS Parka but they have integrated hoods, and was not aware that there was a version which was detachable
Out standing collection Opex have a look at this Desert parka for me mate it has stumped me since the day I found it I as of yet can not definitively ID it and I can find nothing to compare it to maybe a fresh set of eyes will help and I know you have a lot of experience with desert camo patterns .
Post 1945 cams (post 31)
Post 1945 cams (post 50)
Regards Mark
Edit: I forgot to ask Opex is your Canadian CadPat cover 1 or 2 generation ?
Mi Mark, it's not Dutch as they wear a US inspired 3 colour pattern, I "think" it could be Iraqi issue Windproof Parka, but saying that the Saudi's also wore this pattern, it's a pity there is no label.
The Iraq forces were issued with this 4 colour DPM prior to Desert Storm, so it's a hunch, but a fantastic Parka, and a very rare piece at that, Opex
Hi Mark, I believe it might be Iraq/Suadi issue both of these nations received a British Made 4 Colour DPM patterned uniform, hence the mad rush when the Brits entered Desert Shied to introduce the now commonly known "Rust and Sand" DDPM pattern.
The cover is First Gen, I recently sold a Second gen cover, and now wish I had not, but that is the trouble with my rash selling decisions sometimes.
Thanks for the compliments on my collection so far, it's very much appreciated
Thanx Opex the only other thought that came to mind after some research was that there was some private contracted DDPM that was manufactured in the UK for export only.
Regards Mark
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