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What is the longest continuously serving camo in history? Belgian Jigsaw, actually. One of the most beloved camouflage patterns on the surplus market, nothing hits quite like Belgian Jigsaw. Initially introduced in 1956, the pattern was the nation’s first indigenous camouflage design. Niche as such a bold camouflage may seem, it went on to be used for 66 years across multiple variants. Many mistakenly believe the flamboyant mix of russet, yellow, green, black, and white was intended specifically for the fall season. A common misconception often attributed to other patterns like Taz 57: the Belgians weren’t necessarily trying to obscure a soldier in any one specific environment; the goal was to break up a person’s outline by confusing the eye. An interesting approach. Given the nation’s geography and history, it’s safe to say it was an experiment with no real stakes. While the pattern was initially issued to elite units only, later efforts to standardize Belgium’s armed forces made Jigsaw standard issue. Distinguishing patterns can be difficult, especially when accounting for material differences and fading. Most agree there are generally four types of Jigsaw; all styles used the same set of abstract shapes and (for the most part) colors throughout their respective runs.