Description
Rare WWII Nazi German SS "Dot 44" Camouflage Pattern Tunic (feldbluse). This historically significant piece was part of the standard issue combat uniform for Waffen-SS infantry units during the later stages of the Second World War. The M44 is a cotton/rayon blend construction field blouse has an HBT, (Herring Bone Twill), weave and machine printed dot pattern camouflage to the exterior. The field blouse features a vertical, five button front closure with small fold back lapels, a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline and a lay down collar. The blouse has four, non-pleated, patch front pockets with straight edged button down flaps. The straight cut sleeve have a small vertical slash to the outside seam with single button closure. The front closure and exterior pocket buttons are the field gray painted, pebbled, sheet metal type while the cuff buttons are the Bakelite type. Eagle patch on left sleeve. Inside bottom right has a dressing pocket with a single button closure. This tunic represents a tangible piece of World War II history, offering insight into the military attire and camouflage innovations of the era. It serves as a valuable artifact for historians, collectors and museums focused on 20th-century military studies. Good condition