Belgian Army Jigsaw Camo Tent Poles
Good used condition. Fully functional and field-ready, with light wear and typical service markings.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
These original Belgian Army tent poles provide a complete shelter pitching kit with a camouflage storage pouch.
Lightweight Interlocking Construction
Made for quick deployment in the field, these hollow aluminium poles interlock using tapered split ends that slide together without extra tools. The metal resists corrosion and keeps weight low, so your shelter setup stays light without sacrificing stability under heavy canvas.
Complete Ground Anchoring Kit
Each set includes four pressed metal pegs shaped to bite firmly into soil and grass. Built with curved tops and retention holes, they keep guy ropes from slipping off, holding your tarp or shelter half steady during windy conditions.
Cold War Jigsaw Canvas Pouch
The components slip inside a dedicated Belgian Jigsaw camouflage canvas pouch fitted with a single button closure. A rear web loop lets you attach the sleeve directly to your webbing or pack, keeping all your hardware quiet, contained, and easy to grab when setting camp.
Equip your tarp or military bivouac with this original Belgian surplus pole set today.
This item was used by the Belgian Army during the Late Cold War (1961–1991) and is in Grade 1 condition. It is in very good condition with plenty of life left. We recommend giving it a wash before wearing.
| Product Code | SKU9778K |
| Department | Equipment |
| Condition/Grade | Grade 1 |
| Era | Late Cold War (1961–1991) |
| Issuing Country | Belgian |
| Service | Army |
| Camouflage Pattern | Belgian Jigsaw |
| Pole Material | Aluminium |
| Pouch Material | Cotton Canvas |
| Set Components | 4 Pole Sections, 4 Pegs, 1 Carry Pouch |
| Closure Type | Single Button Flap |
| Material | Aluminum, Metal, Canvas |
| Colour / Pattern | Camouflage |
| Key Features | Heavy Duty Canvas, Lightweight, Packable |
| Activities | Camping & Bushcraft, Hiking & Trekking, Historical Reenactment, Emergency Preparedness |
Grade 1 represents solid, fully functional military surplus that has been deployed or issued but remains in great usable condition with plenty of life left.
- Functionality: 100% field-ready. All main zippers, press studs, drawstrings, and buckles work as intended with no critical faults.
- Fabric & Wear: Structurally sound with light cosmetic wear, minor abrasion, or subtle fading from normal military use and laundering.
- Markings & Personalisation: May feature soldier names, unit numbers, service markings, or light depot stamps written on tags or fabric.
- Repairs: May include neat, professional military-standard stitches or minor reinforcement patches that do not compromise gear integrity.
- Storage & Cleanliness: Gear is serviceable straight out of the box, though a standard initial wash or airing is recommended to clear typical military surplus storage scent and minor handling dust.
The pattern features interlocking puzzle-like shapes combining bold organic forms of rusty red, khaki, dark green, and black, often with subtle lighter edgings. Designed to create extreme disruptive visual confusion at medium ranges in mixed European foliage, it was initially issued to elite forces.
Also known as: M56 Jigsaw, ABL Jigsaw & Belgian Woodland
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