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British 3 colour DPM

ScribblerJohn: Location : UK
Registration date : 2009-02-28
Number of posts : 2

Post n°1

British 3 colour DPM

Post by ScribblerJohn Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:56 pm

I have a sample suit of the 3 colour DPM the MOD tested at the start of the war when they realised they couldn't use the 4 colour as they'd sold loads of it to Iraq 4 years earlier. I'd be really grateful of any definitive information anyone has on this kit as lots of people seem to have heard rumours but thta's all, no solid facts. I'd also like to get some realistic idea of it's value.
The suit consists of a Dennison style jacket

British 3 colour DPM Desert20camo2031

with 1968 style trousers, manufactured by Smiths of Grantham.

British 3 colour DPM Desert20camo2021

bond007a1

bond007a1: ADMIN; Name : Steven
Location : Kentucky, USA
Registration date : 2009-02-12
Number of posts : 2099

Post n°2

Re: British 3 colour DPM

Post by bond007a1 Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:28 pm

Hey ScribblerJohn....WELCOME to the forum... WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE!!! I will look into seeing if I can find any info on it....the photos are not functioning...so I cannot see the exact pattern you are discussing...But we will see if we cannot get you some info on that...

Steven

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ScribblerJohn

ScribblerJohn: Location : UK
Registration date : 2009-02-28
Number of posts : 2

Post n°3

Re: British 3 colour DPM

Post by ScribblerJohn Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:19 pm

Stephen
If you want to send me an email address I'll get them over to you

Regards
John

bond007a1

bond007a1: ADMIN; Name : Steven
Location : Kentucky, USA
Registration date : 2009-02-12
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Post n°4

Re: British 3 colour DPM

Post by bond007a1 Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:02 pm

John...I so far have not been able to dig any info up on it yet...I got an email back from a guy and he has no info on it other than the specualtion that you referred to...as far as value...since noone seems to have a set of the stuff as far as I have seen thus far...I would say its priceless Very Happy

but no...as far as value it is hard to say but definately up in the hundreds since it is so scarce....just my opinion for what it is worth..I will keep digging.

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nkomo

nkomo: ADMIN; Name : Arch
Location : Kentucky, USA
Registration date : 2009-02-13
Number of posts : 3324

Post n°5

Re: British 3 colour DPM

Post by nkomo Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:59 am

I have an Iraqi Republican Guard shirt that is almost identical to this pattern. It is a very thin shirt and has no manufacturers tags on it. It was found on the Highway of Death after the action was completed. Very nice set you have there!
Arch

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