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Basij camouflage pattern
Islamic Republic of Iran

The camouflage pattern, shown here, appears to have been specific to the paramilitary Nirou-ye Moqavemat-e Basij (transliterad Persian:, literally 'Mobilisation Resistance Force') during the period of the Iran–Iraq War (22 September 1980–20 August 1988). It is thought that the three colours of the camouflage elements have significance in Shi'a Islam: green for Islam, red for sacrifice & courage, and black for death & mourning.

During the Iran–Iraq War, tens of thousands of young Basiji were killed on the battlefield.

kamouflage.net is grateful to Amin Shakeri, Eric H. Larson,and Danilo Matz, for their invaluable contributions to this article.

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1cm grid

Basij camouflage pattern
1980–1990

Specimen of Basij camouflage pattern

Specimen kindly supplied by Amin Shakeri

Actual size: not known
country of origin:

جمهوری اسلامی ايران

National flag: Islamic Republic of Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran
used by:
  • Nirou-ye Moqavemat-e Basij.

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