{"product_id":"koevoet-camo-name-strip-patch-south-african-bush-war-original","title":"Koevoet Camo Name Strip Patch — South African Bush War (Original)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine, \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e and extremely rare \u003cstrong\u003eKoevoet\u003c\/strong\u003e field name strip, printed in bold black lettering on multicam-style camouflage fabric. A raw, unfinished field item — the kind worn on the uniform by operators in the bush, not a parade-ground showpiece. Not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoevoet\u003c\/strong\u003e (Afrikaans for 'crowbar') was the SADF's elite counter-insurgency unit operating in South West Africa (now Namibia) during the Border War. These subdued camo name strips were worn operationally in the field, making them among the most authentic and direct connections to the men who served.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the end of apartheid and Namibian independence, the unit was disbanded and \u003cstrong\u003emost uniforms, insignia, and unit items were deliberately destroyed or lost\u003c\/strong\u003e. Field items like this name strip are among the rarest survivals of 20th century African military history — the units no longer exist. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an original piece, not a replica.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Original printed camo fabric name strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText: KOEVOET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Subdued field variant — raw edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: South African Bush War \/ Border War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthenticity: Original — not a reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blade Tactical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46155470929980,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/1385\/9388\/files\/IMG_5535.jpg?v=1789303632","url":"https:\/\/bladetactical.store\/products\/koevoet-camo-name-strip-patch-south-african-bush-war-original","provider":"Blade Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}