Saddam Era Talia Youth Organization

"Al-Tala'e" or "Talia" translates to "The Vanguards" and was a Ba'ath party youth paramilitary organization existing in the 1980s for children aged 6 through 18. The camouflage pattern worn by their members was incredibly unique and more ceremonial than practical. The patterns consisted of palm trees and a map of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

8-12 years old

The Talia Youth was separated into age groups, with the blue camouflage worn by years six to twelve. The above example is for a male.

The female version which has a skirt.

12-18 years old

Ages twelve to eighteen wore the brown dominate camouflage pattern. As shown here, females wore a skirt and longer profile jacket.