| Place | Middle East: Iraq |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34326.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Plastic, Velcro |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 2003-2004 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Shirt : Iraqi Army
Description
Long sleeved shirt in 'chocolate chip' six colour desert camouflage pattern fabric. The shirt fastens down the front with four concealed plastic buttons. The four expanding pockets are each closed by two buttons concealed under flaps. The sleeves have reinforced elbows and a piece of Velcro sewn at the shoulders. The cuffs can be adjusted by a fabric tab and three buttons. A label sewn below the collar reads 'AL-SABAH size: XL'.
History / Summary
Long sleeved shirt as worn by the New Iraqi Army which was developed by the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team (CMATT) in 2003. The six colour desert camouflage pattern, commonly referred to as chocolate chip camouflage, was used by the United States Army during the Gulf War, 1990-1991. The use of the pattern was subsequently discontinued and surplus uniforms were issued to the New Iraqi Army.