1950's West German Army camoflauge Jacket
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:16 pm
I am a great users of military surplus clothing and equipment for camping and general outdoors activity. I appreciate the quality of materials, design and workmanship that goes into items designed for long lifetimes of use in the field. Plus the historical value of holding an item in your hands that is part of history is special.
My friend great board contributor (also expert on survival rations) Steve1989 sent me this jacket. It is a West German Bundeswehr jacket from the 1950's
It has a slightly bluish cast to the green background and all geometric shapes with the rain drop marks throughout. The snaps and zipper are very high quality. It has padded elbows like a paratroopers jacket and a elastic type waist band. I can't wait to use this on my next canoe trip.( Depending on the weather)
Thanks again Steve Pattern Sleeve Markings Don't bleach? Side by side with Austrian camoflage
Color photo Howitzer Crew 1950's The U.S. Army Rangers borrowed both German and French Camouflage in the early 1960's for NATO exercises
This photo is from 1963 (Thank you West German Army
)
My friend great board contributor (also expert on survival rations) Steve1989 sent me this jacket. It is a West German Bundeswehr jacket from the 1950's
It has a slightly bluish cast to the green background and all geometric shapes with the rain drop marks throughout. The snaps and zipper are very high quality. It has padded elbows like a paratroopers jacket and a elastic type waist band. I can't wait to use this on my next canoe trip.( Depending on the weather)
Thanks again Steve Pattern Sleeve Markings Don't bleach? Side by side with Austrian camoflage
Color photo Howitzer Crew 1950's The U.S. Army Rangers borrowed both German and French Camouflage in the early 1960's for NATO exercises
This photo is from 1963 (Thank you West German Army
