An original FAPLA (Forças Armadas Populares de Libertação de Angola) camouflage uniform ensemble consisting of a field shirt (Medium), trousers (34UK), and matching bush hat. This example is produced in the distinctive early FAPLA "Brushstroke" or "Tiger-stripe" pattern, inspired by both Eastern Bloc and Portuguese camouflage designs used in Angola post-1975.Constructed from lightweight cotton-blend fabric suitable for tropical climates, the shirt features dual breast pockets with button flaps, reinforced elbows, and button cuffs. The trousers include side cargo pockets and drawstring ankles, while the hat features a wide brim for sun protection — all tailored for guerrilla and bush operations.These uniforms were commonly issued to FAPLA regulars, Cuban advisors, and Angolan troops trained under Soviet influence during the height of the Angolan Civil War. The pattern and cut vary slightly depending on production batch, as many were manufactured locally or supplied by Soviet bloc allies (Cuba, Czechoslovakia, and the USSR). Fapla cap label"Fapla - RPA Talla 56" Bullet hole on cap