83 pattern chest.
The pattern 83 system was discontinued by the SADF in 2015.
83 pattern chest. While most of Europe was playing an elaborate game of ‘who-has-the-most-nukes’, the South African Defense Force (SADF) was hard at work fighting the counter insurgency battles of the future. The Birth of Pattern 83 The Cold War was not cold for South Africa. The Pattern 83 Battle Jacket was the result and became one of the most iconic fighting load carrying systems ever developed. Some of the backstraps might be of different fabric than the one pictured. If you want one for yourself then I’m sure John would be happy to oblige, and maybe if there’s enough of you he might be able to order something closer to the original Nutria brown colour. . These chest rigs are still in use with the SANDF. This comfortable, simple and rugged chest rig speaks for itself. The Pattern 83 chest rig is known for it's groundbreaking hardware and forward-thinking design elements such as it's velcro-flap pouches. Today it is typically only available used and in single quantities — even in Africa. evawy22yio1slzfmmf70h7l54lu8vb8wee1pu6mi7