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Vintage 1957 Belgian Congo Military Brushstroke Moon Balls Paratrooper Smock
Large size, great condition!
Production Date & Manufacturer Code1957BB: The garment was manufactured in 1957. The "BB" suffix is a classic Belgian military contract manufacturer code (frequently seen alongside other period contractors like DOBUJACK, RAKA, or REMACO)
2. Sizing Details-1495-: This denotes a standardized sizing reference or specific contract number from that manufacturing batch.T7-64: "T7" signifies a Size 7, which corresponds to a loose-cut, oversized fit. In the 1950s Belgian military system, pieces were cut large to easily layer over combat uniforms. The "64" refers to the chest measurements or frame length specification within that size block.82: This is the baseline width dimension metric (representing a half-chest measurement of 82 cm flat across, explaining the heavily oversized cut designed for paratrooper movement and gear accommodation).
The Paracommando Regiment: In the 1950s, Belgium maintained a significant colonial military footprint in Central Africa. The elite Belgian Paracommando Regiment wearing this exact "Moon and Balls" brushstroke camouflagewas forward-deployed to bases inside the Belgian Congo (such as Kamina and Kitona).
The 1957 Timeline: Because your tag is dated 1957, this jacket was manufactured at the absolute height of pre-independence tensions. In the late 1950s, these exact smocks were standard combat attire for Belgian paratroopers stationed in the territory.
