Object Details
Physical Description
Luftwaffe reversible winter coat; brown, tan, and olive camouflage pattern and grey satin reverse side; double breasted with front button flap; 6 fiber buttons down front; attached hood; waist and cuff hidden draw strings; two lower slash pockets with button flaps.
Summary
This style of reversible camouflage winter coat was introduced to Luftwaffe ground crews and troops on the Eastern Front in the winter of 1942/43. This parka was captured by the United States Army Air Force and brought to the United States for evaluation but no specifics about its wartime use was recorded.
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number
A19603284000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Materials
Cotton, satin, plastic
Dimensions
Clothing: 83.8 x 135.9 x 8.9cm (33 x 53 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19603284000