{"product_id":"belgian-para-shirt-placeholder-name","title":"Unissued Belgian Jigsaw Para Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eParatrooper-specific Belgian surplus. Comes in a super-breathable and lightweight 100% cotton, plastered with one of the greatest camouflage patterns of all time. What more could you want? What about two chest pockets, a button up front, and a flag patch of Europe's #1 non-country? Mr. Pipedream is spoiling you, and now you owe him; you can't say no this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued to Belgium's mighty airborne troops, this shirt is an essential for anyone looking to dabble in some military aesthetics or even those just trying to feign being Belgian (inexplicable). These boast the second iteration of Jigsaw; darker than the original m\/56 pattern. This variant was in issue from the 1970s until the 1990s. Expect slightly darker colors, with the iconic white accents present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Belgian surplus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnissued condition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo total pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-up front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag patch guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton material \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Camo: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beloved camouflage patterns on the surplus market, nothing hits quite like Belgian Jigsaw. Initially introduced in 1956, the pattern was the nation's first indigenous camouflage design. Niche as such a bold camouflage may seem, it went on to be used for 66 years across multiple variants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany mistakenly believe the flamboyant mix of russet, yellow, green, black, and white was intended specifically for the fall season. A common misconception often attributed to other patterns like Taz 57: the Belgians weren't necessarily trying to obscure a soldier in any one specific environment; the goal was to break up a person's outline by confusing the eye. An interesting approach. Given the nation's geography and history, it's safe to say it was an experiment with no real stakes. While the pattern was initially issued to elite units only, later efforts to standardize Belgium's armed forces made Jigsaw standard issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing patterns can be difficult, especially when accounting for material differences and fading. Most agree there are generally four types of Jigsaw; all styles used the same set of abstract shapes and (for the most part) colors throughout their respective runs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Regular","offer_id":67282499502321,"sku":"67282499502321","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Long","offer_id":67292349923569,"sku":"67292349923569","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Regular","offer_id":67282499535089,"sku":"67282499535089","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Long","offer_id":67292349956337,"sku":"67292349956337","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Regular","offer_id":67282499567857,"sku":"67282499567857","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Long","offer_id":67292349989105,"sku":"67292349989105","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ Regular","offer_id":67282499600625,"sku":"67282499600625","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Large \/ Long","offer_id":67292350021873,"sku":"67292350021873","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL \/ Regular","offer_id":67282499633393,"sku":"67282499633393","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL \/ Long","offer_id":67292350054641,"sku":"67292350054641","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/color_test_two.jpg?v=1792528061","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/belgian-para-shirt-placeholder-name","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}