The suit, cut generously so that it could be worn over the traditional black uniform, bears an elastic at the waist and cotton drawstrings at the bottom of each pant leg. Shoulders bear loops and buttons for shoulder boards.
2 and Oak Leaf patterns, with six original 'glass' buttons securing the front, the lowest button hole at a diagonal, one button missing on the oak leaf pattern side.Įach side bears two deep chest pockets and two waist slash pockets (lined in a green herringbone twill), and all pockets are likewise secured by buttons. The reversible step-in coverall bears Fall and Spring camo patterns in Plane Tree No.
This version of the Panzer 'Kombi', a reversible coverall first issued in 1943 to tank crews as their typical black uniforms failed to provide any camouflage advantage when the men were outside their vehicles.Īdditionally, it was soon learned that the presence of soldiers in black uniforms alerted the enemy that an armored unit was in the area.
Production: Custom tailored in the field.
