WW2 German Luftwaffe (Fallshirmsjager) Tropical Uniform M40/M41 – North Africa & Mediterranean
Product description
- High-quality reproduction of the WW2 German Luftwaffe tropical uniform associated with Luftwaffe personnel serving in North Africa, the Mediterranean and other warm-weather theatres.
- Complete uniform comprises the tropical tunic, tropical trousers, tropical shirt and matching necktie.
- Manufactured principally from lightweight tan/khaki cotton fabrics selected to reproduce the appearance and practical warm-weather character of period tropical uniforms.
- Tropenbluse-style tunic features four external pockets with buttoned flaps, period-style front buttons, shoulder-board provision and reproduction Luftwaffe insignia.
- Tropenhemd tropical shirt is made in lightweight tan cotton with pointed collar, button front, two pleated breast pockets with buttoned flaps, long sleeves and buttoned cuffs.
- Matching tan necktie completes the shirt-and-tie combination worn beneath the tunic.
- Tropenhose-style tropical trousers feature a loose military cut, reinforced construction, side pockets, cargo pocket, rear pocket and adjustable ankle closures.
- Period-style brown/tan buttons, reinforced seams and carefully finished machine stitching are used throughout.
- Shoulder boards and appropriate reproduction insignia can be supplied according to the required rank and branch configuration.
- Individual components may also be offered separately, making the uniform suitable for replacing or upgrading individual pieces.
- Suitable for collectors, reenactors, living-history interpretation, museums, educational displays and film/theatre wardrobe.
- This uniform is manufactured strictly as a historical reproduction. Replicaters does not endorse, promote or identify with any political organization, ideology or movement represented by historical insignia appearing on the uniform.
Individual components
Tropical tunic – Tropenbluse
- Tan/khaki cotton tropical construction intended for warm-weather use.
- Traditional four-pocket military configuration with two pleated breast pockets and two lower pockets.
- All four pockets have shaped flaps secured with period-style buttons.
- Buttoned front closure with traditional open-collar/lapel arrangement.
- Long sleeves with period-inspired tailoring and reinforced seams.
- Provision for removable shoulder boards.
- Supplied with appropriate reproduction Luftwaffe breast eagle and other insignia according to the selected configuration.
- Designed to reproduce the practical, lightweight appearance of the Luftwaffe tropical field/service tunic.
Tropical trousers – Tropenhose
- Constructed from durable tan/khaki cotton suitable for tropical and warm-weather uniforms.
- Generous period-style cut through the seat and legs for ease of movement.
- Buttoned waistband and fly construction with belt loops.
- Side-entry pockets for practical field use.
- Large thigh cargo pocket with buttoned flap.
- Rear pocket incorporated into the period-inspired construction.
- Adjustable ankle closures allow the trouser bottoms to be gathered securely.
- Reinforced seams and stress points provide durability for reenactment and regular wear.
Tropical shirt – Tropenhemd
- Lightweight tan cotton construction designed to complement the Luftwaffe tropical uniform.
- Traditional pointed shirt collar.
- Full-length button-front closure with period-style brown buttons.
- Two large pleated breast pockets with shaped, buttoned flaps.
- Long sleeves with adjustable buttoned cuffs.
- Shoulder areas arranged to accept removable shoulder boards where required.
- Reproduction Luftwaffe breast insignia can be supplied in the appropriate configuration.
- May be worn independently or underneath the Tropenbluse.
Tropical necktie – Krawatte
- Matching tan/khaki necktie designed for wear with the tropical shirt.
- Manufactured from lightweight fabric appropriate to the tropical uniform.
- Traditional necktie construction allows it to be tied conventionally.
- Colour coordinated with the shirt and outer uniform.
- Suitable for completing officer/NCO tropical service impressions where appropriate.
EACH ARTICLE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY OR AS A SET – CUSTOM TAILORING AVAILABLE AT NO EXTRA COST.
