WW2 German Army Sturmartillerie field grey jacket

Description

WW2 German Army Sturmartillerie field grey jacket

Due to the increased use of self propelled artillery, the Germans introduced a field grey version of the black Panzer wrap worn by its tank crews. As Sturmartillerie crews were often exposed to enemy fire the adoption of grey rather than black, helped camouflage the crew against their vehicle. However, due to supply issues a mixture of field grey and black was often worn

•  material – fine grade wool
• One internal pocket
• field grey collar and large lapels with hook and eye fastenings
• partial lining
• black buttons
• insignia includes – shoulder boards, collar tabs and breast eagle

MEDALS, SHIRT AND HAT NOT INCLUDED

This item can be seen here at our old website

http://www.thehistorybunker.co.uk/acatalog/Wool_tunics_and_overcoats.html