Greek Army Lizard Camo M65 Jacket

Greek Issue M65 Field Coat

This is a Greek Army field jacket cut on the M65 pattern, the four-pocket coat that many armies adopted as their standard outer layer. It is printed in Greek lizard camouflage, a pattern of horizontal green, brown and tan streaks that is closely tied to Greek forces. It works as a weather layer for the field, range or campsite, and Greek-issue kit is harder to find in the US than the usual American and German surplus, so it also suits collectors and reenactors.

Features

• Greek Lizard Camouflage — Streaks of dark green, brown and khaki run horizontally across the whole jacket to break up its outline in woodland and scrub.
• M65 Pattern Cut — The classic field jacket layout, with a hip-length body and roomy sleeves that leave space for a layer underneath.
• Cotton-Polyester Blend — The cotton keeps the fabric comfortable and breathable, and the polyester adds strength and helps the jacket hold its shape.
• Four Flap Pockets — Two chest pockets and two larger hip pockets, each with a covering flap to keep the contents in place.
• Stand-Up Collar — A tall collar with a fastening tab closes around the neck against wind.
• Olive Green Hood — A solid olive drab hood at the collar gives your head cover in rain and wind.
• Covered Front Placket — A fabric storm flap with snap closure runs down the front and shields the closure from wind and water.
• Hook-And-Loop Name Strip — A strip of hook-and-loop fastener above the right chest pocket takes a name tape or patch.
• Shoulder Epaulets — Buttoned straps on each shoulder, the standard spot for rank slides and insignia on military coats.

Hellenic Army Issue

The Greek Army is officially the Hellenic Army, and this jacket was made for its soldiers rather than for the commercial market. It follows the service's own pattern and specification, with lizard camo, a cotton-polyester shell and M65 pocket layout. That provenance gives it more authenticity than a commercial lookalike, and it fills a gap in any collection of European military uniforms.