South african webbing pattern 83. I am talking of course about the Pattern 83 ‚Battle Jacket‘, also known in various circles as the SAAV, the South African Assault Vest. Adopted in 1983 by the SADF (South African Defence Forces), the p. It consists of 3 different parts: A standalone "Battle Jacket", a "Grootsak" ('Big Bag' In Afrikaans) and an ammo-carrying Chest Rig. Pattern 80 was never an official military requirement but an initiative on my part to offer Parachute Battalion and Recce Commando something different. In the later years of the Border War, the SADF was hurting for a comfortable, lightweight, and simple-to-use load bearing system. This Chest Rig is designed to carry only the most vital stuff you might need on a patrol (ammo, grenades, etc. The M83 South African webbing system was a comfortable, lightweight solution to the needs of the South African military, replacing the 70 Pattern webbing. Elements of the design such as the 1000D cordura, plastic, commercially-sourced buckles, and rectangular velcro-fastened pouch flaps are nearly ubiquitous in western tactical gear designs today. 95 Out of stock SKU6882K Country of Origin: South AfricaThe real deal, South African Defence Force Pattern 1983 Battle Jackets! Loaded with features, that made it a favourite with legendary units including the SADF Parabats, 32 Battalion, and later use with Executive Outcomes PMC Operators. 00 9755 : SADF chest webbing, Pattern 83 1983 – 2000’s South Africa | Army | Webbing and kit | Chest webbing Fixture: Material: Very good condition South African Army chest webbing, Pattern 1983, nutria brown nylon with black trimming, black straps and plastic buckles, with three double R4 magazine pouches, smaller pouch to the right, smaller pouch and grenade pouch to the left, and Original South African 83 Pattern Battle Jacket. 78nzu5 7qrus rmrbu eiwpzeeh zogftk o3zzy 2a01d0pe u7j5 qu sfi