Germany, Heer. A Tropical Field Blouse Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked “5” (unknown maker)

maker marked “5” (unknown maker)

1923 in Sudbury

consisting of a Croatian three-leaf clover

Measuring 52mm x 52mm (91mm with suspension)

with the obverse in white

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Field Blouse Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked “5” (unknown maker)(Heer Tropenfeldbluse). A Heer tropical field blouse, constructed of an olive drab cotton cloth. It features a narrow, turned down collar reinforced on the reverse with machine embroidered darts. Integral straps and magnetic metal buttons situated on top of the shoulders allow for the addition of straps. The cuff of each sleeve has a vertical slit which closes with two bakelite buttons for a customizable fit based on activity and field conditions.