{"product_id":"original-german-border-police-bgs-poncho-sumpftarn-camo","title":"German Border Police BGS Sumpftarn Poncho","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original German Border Police BGS poncho is a genuine Cold War military rain cape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCold War Sumpftarn Camouflage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued to West Germany's \u003cb\u003eBundesgrenzschutz (BGS)\u003c\/b\u003e from the 1950s, this rain cape features the iconic \u003cb\u003eSumpftarn\u003c\/b\u003e pattern. Derived from late-WWII German camouflage, this 'swamp' design uses blurred geometric shapes and vertical 'rain' lines to break up human outlines in woodlands. The \u003cb\u003ereversible design\u003c\/b\u003e flips to a solid tan backing, adapting to arid fields or urban borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHeavy-Duty Weather Protection\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from a \u003cb\u003edurable, rubberised water-resistant fabric\u003c\/b\u003e, this poncho keeps you dry in heavy downpours. It is engineered with a \u003cb\u003efour-button collar\u003c\/b\u003e that seals against wind and rain around your neck. Along the sides, \u003cb\u003efour adjustable webbing strips\u003c\/b\u003e fitted with heavy-duty textured press studs allow you to secure the sides or snap multiple units together to form a shelter half.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eVersatile Field Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cb\u003ebushcraft, camping, and historical reenactment\u003c\/b\u003e, this cape offers superior durability compared to thin civilian alternatives. Its robust weave resists tears from thorns, while the wide-cut silhouette fits easily over bulky rucksacks. This \u003cb\u003eSupergrade\u003c\/b\u003e issue provides outdoor enthusiasts with a functional, rain-proof shelter sheet and a rare Cold War collectable piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecure this original German Border Police poncho to add a functional, heavy-duty shelter cape to your outdoor kit or military collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55778984755585,"sku":"SKU8988F","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/15531edc107bf951cea6d9746ecfb607.webp?v=1780952130","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-german-border-police-bgs-poncho-sumpftarn-camo","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}