WW2 German Paratrooper Jump Smock In Splinter Camouflage

A stunning German paratrooper jump smock in splinter camouflage being one of the rarer variants with the splinter camouflage overprinted onto the older flecked green cotton of earlier issues sometimes being referred to as 'Splinter-On Olive'.
In Luftwaffe splinter pattern B this 1943 dated piece falls into the category of the third model with concealed five button front open construction. The rear of the smock is totally complete with its entrenching tool handle retaining loop & flare pistol holster all completely intact. Both flare pistol holster buttons are totally original to the smock. Side waist adjustment is fastened by Prym 6 buttons on either side, when opened the impressive detail of the armpit vents can be inspected. Pocket linings to interior are intact & undamaged with waist adjustment tape & armpits lined with rayon. Internal sleeve gussets have been removed at wearers preference. Good clear markings give an RB number with date '8 43' & sizes. Four of the blue glass buttons to front fly are original , the bottom one is a replacement. All zips are 'Elite' & complete with leather pull tabs & all are fully operational. Fastening snaps to cuffs are Prym 6 & intact. Breast eagle is period removed.
An absolutely magnificent smock , the textbook splinter camouflage as worn by the Fallschirmjager in Normandy as well as other battles before & after.

Code: 11021