Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field-Made Hybrid Pattern Camouflage Smock Hold (Louw Wepener-medalje)

(Louw Wepener-medalje)

constructed of dark grey wool with a subtle whipcord weave

stars plated in Canadian style

the reverse with an incription of “FÜR TREUE ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”)

He volunteered for submarine duty and joined H

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field-Made Hybrid Pattern Camouflage Smock Hold (Louw Wepener-medalje)(Wehrmacht Wendetarnhemd). An interesting Wehrmacht (Heer and Luftwaffe Field Divisions) camouflage smock, constructed of multiple panels of cotton rayon blended cloth. The torso is dyed in a classic Splittertarnmuster (splinter pattern) scheme consisting of a beige base overlaid by irregular geometric shapes executed in dark green and dark brown, with dark green splinters throughout. Notably, the arms are dyed in a Sumpftarnmuster (swamp pattern)