East German Strichtarn Raindrop Camo Bush Hat / Recce Copy Decorations and awards practicality

practicality

The Model 9G was often used by competition marksmen and military-trained rifle shooters in the interwar and early postwar periods

and post-colonial African militaria

These cloth patches were worn on combat uniforms and field jackets

When tension is applied to the cord

East German Strichtarn Raindrop Camo Bush Hat / Recce Copy Decorations and awards practicalityRare East German Strichtarn Raindrop camouflage bush hat in reconnaissance style configuration associated with Cold War operations in Angola. Soft crown field cap with extended stitched brim influenced by southern African Recce bush hat designs. Pattern linked to East German military aid and Warsaw Pact supported African forces during the Border War era. Size 7 example with authentic operational appearance.