Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 ERA where it took part in

where it took part in the Battle of Uman which garnered thousands of Red Army prisoners

The Battle of the Bulge was still in full swing and the 5th Rangers' mission was a defensive one at St

The center of the lid is engraved with an aviator insignia

complete with a brown helmet net

Above the lion in gold bullion embroidery is Krieger-Verein (Warrior Club) and Brandau beneath

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 ERA where it took part inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just acquired from a very well curated Luftwaffe collection, this is an incredibly rare 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Green "Step In" style smock, as used by the Fallschirmjger Paratroopers. These were worn over the standard field uniform, and were intended to insulate and protect the soldier on their way down to the earth, which could often involve encounters with trees, brush, and other obstacles. The color is a lovely