The WWII German Luftwaffe Service Dress Shirt (Stoffhemd) was the standard under-tunic garment worn by all ranks, from enlisted men to officers, with both the service dress (Waffenrock) and field uniforms. Designed for comfort and versatility, it was produced in light blue-grey cotton for temperate wear and sand or khaki cotton for tropical climates. Both versions are available with us and can be chosen on the product selection meny.
Our replication of the Luftwaffe Stoffhemd (which is 100% accurate) features a full button front, pointed collar, and buttoned chest pockets with scalloped flaps. The cuffs were single-button adjustable, and shoulder loops were provided for attaching removable shoulder straps when worn without the tunic. The shirts were/are made from cotton poplin , durable yet breathable for both flight and ground personnel.
Officer versions were often privately tailored with removable collar inserts, fine stitching, and higher-quality fabrics. Enlisted shirts were of standard issue cloth and worn tucked into service trousers (Tuchhose). The Luftwaffe eagle was sometimes applied in printed or embroidered form above the right breast pocket on later field-wear examples.
