Original Excellent German WWII Afrika Korps Panzer Tank Enlisted First Pattern Tropical Tunic with Maker Markings - Dated 1942 Category_Blunderbuss Scabbard Length: 7" with belt

Scabbard Length: 7" with belt loop

The sweatband is secured by its original Olive Drab painted clips

for a length of 102cm

It was copied directly from an original Klappspaten in the IMA collection

The helmet entered fleet testing in 1965 and was popular with attack squadron aircrews

Original Excellent German WWII Afrika Korps Panzer Tank Enlisted First Pattern Tropical Tunic with Maker Markings - Dated 1942 Category_Blunderbuss Scabbard Length: 7" with beltOriginal Item: One of a kind. In early 1941, the German military began their conquest of southern Europe. Due to the warmer climates of these areas, the German Army needed to equip its troops with a more suitable form of dress, and replace the standard wool based feldgrau uniforms. The new "tropical" uniforms were lighter in weight, and dyed in colors ranging from light tan to dark olive. This 100% authentic German World War Two First Pattern Heer