Original Items: Only One Available. Ever since the beginning of time, when two or more countries were at war, soldiers would acquire items worn by the opposing force. Soldiers would swap uniform items with other soldiers, whether it be small pins and insignia to actual clothing and equipment. During WWII the allies would swap insignia, patches, boots etc and they would also “acquire” items worn and used by the opposing forces and send them home. The militaries of the 21st century still uphold the habit of acquiring these such items and this grouping is a prime example of that.
 
Surrendering Iraqi soldiers during the Invasion of Iraq led by U.S. forces would discard weapons and equipment all over the battlefield. There are many stories and accounts of American troops moving up to a position and all that would be left would be piles of uniforms, helmets, web gear and weapons. A Lot of Americans would stow away this gear in their packs in the hopes of sending them home or bringing them home on their person. This was brought back in that fashion by an American who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
The pattern of this smock has not changed since the British military introduced the Dennison jump smock to the Iraqi Kingdom after WWII. Only airborne qualified soldiers were issued these expensive and highly specialized jump smocks. Camouflage smocks like this were issued only to the Special Forces, Airborne qualified Republican Guard and Iraqi Thunder Troops.
 
This jump smock has the “lobster tail” which passes from the rear of the jacket, under the crotch and snaps into the interior sides of the smock. This secures the smock to the jumper during airborne operations and gives a bit of extra padding to the wearer's crotch. Two wide heavy cotton or nylon parachute harness straps pass from the lower portion of the parachute pack tray, under the crotch, to the front of the parachute harness' quick release hardware.
 
There are also sewn vent holes under the arms for ventilation, elastic wrist bands, take up tabs on the lower sides, a heavy duty zipper, shoulder epaulets and a fantastic label in the neck.
 
This one appears to have never had patches sewn on it. Some Iraqi soldiers wore them fully patched in combat while others wore them unpatched for better camouflage. The condition is excellent and shows minor wear with no extensive damage present. All buttons, snaps and zippers are fully functional and operate as intended.
 
Comes more than ready for further research and display.

Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 11”
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 20”
Chest width: 23”
Waist width: 22”
Hip width: 24”
Front length: 32"