A classic pattern packed in a new product
In true Blue Force Gear fashion, we’re highlighting another classic camouflage pattern, Frogskin Camo, with a nod to the past. Dating back to a US Army experiment in 1940, Frog Skin was created and first issued to Marine Raiders in 1942. Very different than the OD Green GI uniforms, Frogskin employed a mottled disruptive pattern similar to a frog.
The irregular shapes and earth-toned colors help to break up the human silhouette across varied terrain for an effective camouflage. Similar and sometimes used interchangeably, “Duck Hunter” was referred to as a beach pattern with inverse colors featuring more brown and tan – getting its name from similarly colored contemporary waterfowl hunting patterns.
Contrary to historical folklore, the pattern was not phased out due to friendly fire incidents from being mistaken for the German Erbsenmuster pattern with a similar mottled design. Although some Army units fielded the pattern, it was primarily used by the Marines.
Beyond military applications, it is an appreciated pattern by collectors and enthusiasts who see it as both historically significant and visually distinctive. This duality – being highly functional and steeped in Marine Corps heritage – has helped cement its place in the pantheon of legendary camouflage patterns.
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