Six-Day War Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Uniform Set Seren Captain Rank French Lizard Camo

Description

Detailed Description An authentic combat grouping from the 1967 Six-Day War era, featuring an Israeli Special Forces (Sayeret Matkal) uniform set constructed in the French-contract lizard camouflage pattern (Tenue Léopard / M49/56 style).

• Rank Insignia Breakdown:

  • Officer Rank: Denotes the rank of Captain (Seren / סרן) in the Israel Defense Forces.

  • Metal Rank Bar Insignia: Features three bronze-finished rectangular metal bars embossed with the traditional IDF olive branch / olive leaf (alei zayit) motif, mounted onto an olive tab with a red backing felt/plastic accent border.

  • Subdued Shoulder Slide: Includes the matching olive-drab woven epaulette slide displaying three printed/embroidered horizontal rank stripes for field wear.

• Unit Provenance & History:

  • Appointed with insignia associated with Sayeret Matkal (Unit 269), the clandestine special reconnaissance and intelligence unit of the IDF General Staff.

  • Procured during the 1960s defense partnership with France, which supplied elite IDF airborne (Tzanhanim) and reconnaissance units with French combat-grade lizard pattern camouflage for the 1967 Six-Day War.

• Badging & Appointments:

  • Chest: Metal parachute qualification jump wing badge pinned over the left breast pocket.

  • Pocket Drop Badge: Pinned unit shield insignia featuring a descending parachute and combat sword.

• Smock Construction & Stamps:

  • Manufactured by French contractor J. PAUWELS & C^{ie} MERVILLE (stamped inside with size letter H).

  • Contract sizing stamp reads 36 / 1 alongside purple MADE IN FRANCE / 100% COTON marking.

  • Heavy-duty cotton herringbone twill (HBT) with 4-pocket multi-snap layout, front zipper, button storm flap, underarm ventilation grommets, and drawstrings.

• Combat Trousers:

  • Matching heavy cotton lizard camouflage cargo trousers with deep thigh pockets and ankle ties.

• Condition: Excellent vintage combat-worn condition. Strong camouflage colors, intact stitching, working hardware, clear interior markings, and complete period insignia.