Swiss M83 Alpenflage Field Jacket
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Classic Taz 83 Swiss Alpenflage Field Jackets.
Jacket sizing
How to Measure:
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
Height: Measure your height without shoes, standing with your feet together and your back straight.
Sleeve: Measure from the center of the back of your neck, across your shoulder, and down your arm to the wrist.
Additional Notes:
Short (S) sizes are suitable for individuals with a shorter stature.
Regular (R) sizes are for those with average height.
Long (L) sizes are for taller individuals.
Size |
Chest (inches) |
Height (inches) |
Sleeve (inches) |
Extra Small - Short |
29-32 |
63-67 |
23 3/4 |
Extra Small - Regular |
29-32 |
67-71 |
24 1/4 |
Small - Short |
33-36 |
63-67 |
23 3/4 |
Small - Regular |
33-36 |
67-71 |
24 3/4 |
Small - Long |
33-36 |
71-75 |
25 3/4 |
Medium - Short |
37-40 |
63-67 |
24 1/4 |
Medium - Regular |
37-40 |
67-71 |
25 1/4 |
Medium - Long |
37-40 |
71-75 |
26 1/4 |
Large - Short |
41-44 |
63-67 |
24 3/4 |
Large - Regular |
41-44 |
67-71 |
25 3/4 |
Large - Long |
41-44 |
71-75 |
26 3/4 |
Extra Large - Regular |
45-48 |
67-71 |
26 1/4 |
Extra Large - Long |
45-48 |
71-75 |
27 1/4 |
XXL - Regular |
49-52 |
67-71 |
26 3/4 |
XXL - Long |
49-52 |
71-75 |
27 3/4 |
3XL - Regular |
53-56 |
67-71 |
27 1/4 |
3XL - Long |
53-56 |
71-75 |
28 1/4 |
4XL - Regular |
57-60 |
67-71 |
27 3/4 |
Red Camo?
TAZ 83, more commonly known to collectors as "Alpenflage," is a distinctive camouflage pattern used by the Swiss Army for their combat uniforms. Interestingly, it is still used for Swiss army tents today. The design of TAZ 83 is based on the WWII German experimental pattern called Leibermuster, which was used by the Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht to counter early infrared optics.
While it may seem unusual to have camouflage featuring red splotches, it is actually quite effective in "fighting in built-up areas" environments and alpine terrain. Even though you probably won't be fighting in the Swiss Alps anytime soon, this camouflage is a must-have for any military gear collector.
