WW2 German Working 'Drill' Tunic ( Drillichjacke ) 1940

An excellent 1940 dated example of the German drill uniform jacket in off white linen material.
These were worn by German troops as working dress & only displayed rank insignia if any at all. Much worn by German troops they were manufactured in olive green from February 1940 onwards due to camouflage considerations. It was this early pattern of tunic that lead to the later introduction of the summer HBT combat tunic from 1942 onwards.
Much seen in wear by troops manning bunker positions these are a classic part of the German soldiers uniform worn also as a winter camouflage garment over the combat jacket in some instances.
Marked in red ink with the maker 'Zyrardowen Manufakturen' with dice stamped size markings & inspection depot initial & date 'H40'. All of its removeable grey pebbled buttons are present with hook & eye to collar. All five of its pressed card collar liner buttons are still present to rear of collar .

Code: 9333