Camouflage: Modern International Military Patterns

About Eric H Larson

Eric H. Larson has been a leading researcher and collector of military camouflage for more than thirty years. He created one of the very first internet forums devoted to discussion of camouflage designs and military combat uniforms the International Camouflage Uniform Society (ICUS) which brought together collectors researchers curators and historians from around the world. In 2010 he co-founded the Camopedia website (with friend and fellow researcher/collector Henrik Clausen) which is a living document and the only comprehensive academically-supported database of military camouflage patterns known to exist. Eric has served as a primary consultant for published research projects and has been cited in many military reference works histories artistic works blogs forums personal websites and even role-playing game supplements. In addition to a passion for camouflage he is also a collector and researcher of international airborne and special operations insignia head dress and unit histories. His interests include history linguistics classical literature music woodworking and the preservation of traditional indigenous cultures. Eric lives a quiet life in the Pacific Northwest sharing space with native flora fauna and local waters.