Hi, nice video about 1 of my favourite camouflage pattern. That date stamp is in fact 61 they were issued only in early 60's a served for about 10 years (than were completely replaced by the "raindrop or needle" pattern). Than they were send as military aid in to middle east, Arfrica and Cuba and places like that and that is pobbably the reason why there is that english stamp and also the reason why are they kind of hard to find even here in Czech Republic. There were 2 styles of blouses with and without the hood, long coat called "kongo" (as the one i the video), hoods, pants, caps a i have also seen a life preserver for engineer troops.
1) In fact the vz60 is surprisingly effective even for European nature! The main idea/concept of this camo is not to 'blend in' by using colors matching the background! But to camouflage by breaking the shapes DUE TO its contrasting colors and large pattern shapes. The supposed trick is to fool eyes/mind by perceiving 'bits', but not to 'connect the dots'(observer realizing the 'bits' sum up to a shape of a person). And in fact it really works well! (As an extreme example of this concept, think of zebra in Africa and its 'camouflage' in contrasting white and black stripes. It does not 'blend with environment' at all. But the shape-breaking effect actually works as effective camouflage) 2) This vz60 Mlok(salamander) pattern was actually intended for all units of Czechoslovak army, not some specialized pattern for paratroopers 3) Very soon (year or two) after these uniforms started to be issued, the central European Warsaw pact members agreed on same style of the uniform camo patters- the 'rain pattern': Poland, East Germany and Czechoslovakia. So new 'rain pattern' uniforms started to be issued in 1962. That meant Vz60 Salamander uniforms started to be replaced by new uniforms. 4) Due to its relatively short use, there is few pictures of troops in these uniforms available- however, one well known set is from some sort of parade of airborne troops in their home town. That led to wrong conclusions regarding this camo/uniform being specialized paratrooper camo 5) The reason why so many of these uniforms ended up in the third world is exactly the fact that it was introduced to CS army, and than immediately replaced by new uniform standard. So they were sold or given for free to all those communist-aligned countries in the third world
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yep, I am always surprised when I take picture in forrest
The front loop on the breast is for pining the rank pips or stars. The date is 1961 not 1981. The piece is called the "Kongo" that is an odd name given the fact it is a winter trench coat type garment. The term "Kongo" is given to all the winter garments of this cut as well like the ones in the Vz60 and Vz95 pattern. As someone else mentioned the English stamp is from surplus wholesalers for export reasons.
As far as I know the 100% cotton stamp was added before exportation most likely by the surplus-wholesaler. Miltec/ Sturm also did that on some surplus stuff. Regards from Austria.
Great video, Mike. I just found one of these in a street market here in Mexico City under a pile of ladies blouses. Not sure how it got here, but cool to have it as part of my collection. Always appreciating your videos, as they inspire my own. Thanks for all your efforts.
Largish Blotch works great at Distance to Break-up the Human form. Intricate small patterns work good at very close distance, but melds into an obvious human form at Distance.
Nice markings. There's a manufacturer's mark: Kras Brno (czech clothing company). I'm sure the year of manifacture is 1961, cuz' Kras wasn't making camo in the 80s, manufacturer Michalovice took the job. Also, salamander camo wasn't produced in the 80s anymore.I know that our products (also army goods) were exported to the western market, and to countries, which Soviet Union could possibly win over (Syria, Lebanon...), that could be explaining the english marks.
@@MikeB128 (Slovak here) the chest strap was used for ranks or you can put flashlight on it. I don't know what the smaller ones were for. (sorry for bad english)
K sorry was a suggestion don’t need to be an ass I know on our fire gear that’s what they are for and chest ones are used for flashlights also but with the shoulder one opposite side is usually for radio and shoulder mic
Hi I've just watched you video on m95 czechoslovakian work uniform and most people in Czech republic call them melon pattern because it looks like a skin of a watermelon.
The thick strap/loop on the right side of chest is for ranks and you can also clip the My Day flashlight on it so you don't have to hold it. Those smaller loopa on shoulders were used for the Y-harness for the soldier's battle belt. When you run those harness straps trough it they can't slip away and will always hold their place. Greetings from Prague
Can you do a normal Czechoslovakian Vz. 60 uniform. If you will be doing it and want a help you can send me you're discord server and i can help you telling what is what etc., so yeah. Also nice video keep em' coming man. Greeting from Czech Republic.
Ahh, one of the jackets I've wanted for ages but every one I've seen for sale recently spent a bit too much time in the Middle East and has lots of holes/abrasions. 😑
I will be selling this one in the near future, so if you want a more decent example, sign up for the newsletter at www.mikesmilitaria.com so you know when it hits the site.
Hi, nice video about 1 of my favourite camouflage pattern. That date stamp is in fact 61 they were issued only in early 60's a served for about 10 years (than were completely replaced by the "raindrop or needle" pattern). Than they were send as military aid in to middle east, Arfrica and Cuba and places like that and that is pobbably the reason why there is that english stamp and also the reason why are they kind of hard to find even here in Czech Republic. There were 2 styles of blouses with and without the hood, long coat called "kongo" (as the one i the video), hoods, pants, caps a i have also seen a life preserver for engineer troops.
That short a time. Explains why I never came across it.
1) In fact the vz60 is surprisingly effective even for European nature! The main idea/concept of this camo is not to 'blend in' by using colors matching the background! But to camouflage by breaking the shapes DUE TO its contrasting colors and large pattern shapes. The supposed trick is to fool eyes/mind by perceiving 'bits', but not to 'connect the dots'(observer realizing the 'bits' sum up to a shape of a person). And in fact it really works well!
(As an extreme example of this concept, think of zebra in Africa and its 'camouflage' in contrasting white and black stripes. It does not 'blend with environment' at all. But the shape-breaking effect actually works as effective camouflage)
2) This vz60 Mlok(salamander) pattern was actually intended for all units of Czechoslovak army, not some specialized pattern for paratroopers
3) Very soon (year or two) after these uniforms started to be issued, the central European Warsaw pact members agreed on same style of the uniform camo patters- the 'rain pattern': Poland, East Germany and Czechoslovakia. So new 'rain pattern' uniforms started to be issued in 1962. That meant Vz60 Salamander uniforms started to be replaced by new uniforms.
4) Due to its relatively short use, there is few pictures of troops in these uniforms available- however, one well known set is from some sort of parade of airborne troops in their home town. That led to wrong conclusions regarding this camo/uniform being specialized paratrooper camo
5) The reason why so many of these uniforms ended up in the third world is exactly the fact that it was introduced to CS army, and than immediately replaced by new uniform standard. So they were sold or given for free to all those communist-aligned countries in the third world
yep, I am always surprised when I take picture in forrest
That chest strap is for ranks placement
The front loop on the breast is for pining the rank pips or stars. The date is 1961 not 1981. The piece is called the "Kongo" that is an odd name given the fact it is a winter trench coat type garment. The term "Kongo" is given to all the winter garments of this cut as well like the ones in the Vz60 and Vz95 pattern. As someone else mentioned the English stamp is from surplus wholesalers for export reasons.
As far as I know the 100% cotton stamp was added before exportation most likely by the surplus-wholesaler. Miltec/ Sturm also did that on some surplus stuff. Regards from Austria.
Great video, Mike. I just found one of these in a street market here in Mexico City under a pile of ladies blouses. Not sure how it got here, but cool to have it as part of my collection. Always appreciating your videos, as they inspire my own. Thanks for all your efforts.
Largish Blotch works great at Distance to Break-up the Human form. Intricate small patterns work good at very close distance, but melds into an obvious human form at Distance.
Com block camos are always wacky. I like it.
Excellent video have a great day.
Thank you Mike for this new video. Have a great day.
Looks like it was definitely inspired by the WW2 Fallschirmjager camouflaged jump smocks. I likes it !
What a beauty
Are you going to cover the Marriott carpet camouflage?
What?
@@MikeB128 you have to check it out. Its my favorite camouflage style.
@@joshp2542 HAr dee har....No I won't be covering that stupidness
@@MikeB128 why be so sassy? It's funny...
I think it would work in central europe especially in fall
Nice markings. There's a manufacturer's mark: Kras Brno (czech clothing company). I'm sure the year of manifacture is 1961, cuz' Kras wasn't making camo in the 80s, manufacturer Michalovice took the job. Also, salamander camo wasn't produced in the 80s anymore.I know that our products (also army goods) were exported to the western market, and to countries, which Soviet Union could possibly win over (Syria, Lebanon...), that could be explaining the english marks.
Strange. I like it.
I wonder where they were expecting to jump into back in the 60s and 70s? If we're talking Austria, Switzerland, and Italy then I can see it working.
Them straps are more than likely to clip a radio and shoulder mic to
Lol. Ooo0o0o0k. I'll wait for someone who knows what they're talking about and can use proper English to answer....
@@MikeB128 (Slovak here) the chest strap was used for ranks or you can put flashlight on it.
I don't know what the smaller ones were for. (sorry for bad english)
K sorry was a suggestion don’t need to be an ass I know on our fire gear that’s what they are for and chest ones are used for flashlights also but with the shoulder one opposite side is usually for radio and shoulder mic
Suposedly the CSSRs military experimented with LSD, a cynic might see a conection to this cammo patern.lol
Hi I've just watched you video on m95 czechoslovakian work uniform and most people in Czech republic call them melon pattern because it looks like a skin of a watermelon.
The thick strap/loop on the right side of chest is for ranks and you can also clip the My Day flashlight on it so you don't have to hold it. Those smaller loopa on shoulders were used for the Y-harness for the soldier's battle belt. When you run those harness straps trough it they can't slip away and will always hold their place. Greetings from Prague
Yep, already been answered several times. Thanks.
Can you do a normal Czechoslovakian Vz. 60 uniform. If you will be doing it and want a help you can send me you're discord server and i can help you telling what is what etc., so yeah. Also nice video keep em' coming man. Greeting from Czech Republic.
I know about the Vz60, I just don't have a jacket anymore, and my discord server is only for channel members and Patreon supporters. Thanks.
@@MikeB128 ok thanks for answer.
Ahh, one of the jackets I've wanted for ages but every one I've seen for sale recently spent a bit too much time in the Middle East and has lots of holes/abrasions. 😑
I will be selling this one in the near future, so if you want a more decent example, sign up for the newsletter at www.mikesmilitaria.com so you know when it hits the site.
@@MikeB128 How much do you want? I'll buy it today.
You'll have to wait until it hits the site. I will be making an announcement video about the one of a kind day soon. Thanks!
@@MikeB128 Good thing I was subscribed to your newsletter. I got it. Thanks, man, I've been hunting for a good example for ages! 👍