East German Strichtarn Raindrop Camo Bush Hat / Recce Copy Decorations and awards and post-colonial African militaria

and post-colonial African militaria

and Nyasaland

The Model 9G was often used by competition marksmen and military-trained rifle shooters in the interwar and early postwar periods

When tension is applied to the cord

manufactured by Fields Wear and dated 1999

East German Strichtarn Raindrop Camo Bush Hat / Recce Copy Decorations and awards and post-colonial African militariaRare East German Strichtarn Raindrop camouflage bush hat in reconnaissance style configuration associated with Cold War operations in Angola. Soft crown field cap with extended stitched brim influenced by southern African Recce bush hat designs. Pattern linked to East German military aid and Warsaw Pact supported African forces during the Border War era. Size 7 example with authentic operational appearance.