Nkomo Posted April 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2014 This is something you don't see everyday. This is some Iraqi used body armor that was bought from a British firm and used by the Iraqi Armed Forces on a VERY limited basis through the mid 80s up until 91 (Desert Storm). Very little is known about these vests, but general consensus is that these were used by the Republican Guard and other highly specialized, elite Iraqi units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted April 29, 2014 Tags on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted April 29, 2014 I have two sets of the Tetranike body armor used by the Iraqis during the Desert Storm era. The one I posted above is used and is missing the plastic shoulder pieces and the ballistic collar. This is my unissued set to show what pieces are missing on the used one. I also added a picture of the Tetranike manufacturer's logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted April 29, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 29, 2014 Great stuff as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks, Brent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted May 1, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 1, 2014 Nice stuff ! I worked for high mark making armor got these clowns in the 1980s and the vests looked almost like this ..,, Only we had 3 cell ak pouches and grenade holders all over them. Made in dp tropical and dp 1st pat desert. Find one of those Arch and you could own me !!! Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted May 2, 2014 Nice stuff ! I worked for high mark making armor got these clowns in the 1980s and the vests looked almost like this ..,, Only we had 3 cell ak pouches and grenade holders all over them. Made in dp tropical and dp 1st pat desert. Find one of those Arch and you could own me !!! Owen Thanks for comment, O. I would love to see one of the vests you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomc2023 Posted May 24, 2023 Share #8 Posted May 24, 2023 I know someone mentioned they was after the 4 tone DDPM vest with 3 ak pouches Ik it’s ten years later but I have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted June 3, 2023 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2023 Great information about this seldom seen item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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