Waffen-SS Oak-Leaf B Camouflage Autumn/Winter Reversible Winter Parka

After the devastating winter of 1941/42 on the Russian front the high command saw the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, in the reversible blue/grey/white colorations, which was modified to camouflage pattern/white combinations in 1943. Included with these new garments were heavy padded reversible winter hood. The SS followed the army’s lead and new winter camouflage items were issued in October 1943. The machine rolled, screen printed, Oak-leaf “B” pattern camouflage was a late 1942 early 1943 variation of the Oak-leaf “A”, pattern that was originally developed in 1941 and was utilized through to 1945 for a wide variety of garments.

Cotton construction double breasted style parka with machine roller printed autumn Oak-leaf “B” pattern camouflage to one side in shades of orange/tans and browns, reversible to white with an internal ersatz padding. The parka features a large overlapping six button front closure with a smaller overlapping wind flap. The parka has an unpadded integral hood, which is large enough to accommodate a helmet. The hood drawstring is missing. The parka has an internal, heat retaining padding through-out. Autumn side buttons look to be original sewn in place. All white colored buttons appears to be replaced. Drawstrap missing as well as the cuffs fit adjustment strap’s. This parka is in well used condition with color fading to all exposed parts, several period mendings, stains and soiling. To the neck, white side is a wear tear, aprox 8cm in length.

For the collector who desires a combat used exampel!!