Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unhooded Marsh Pattern Camouflage Smock

(Wehrmacht Schlupfhemd in Sumpftarn). Constructed of a weather-hardened, cotton/rayon blend material. The exterior is dyed in a classic Sumpftarnmuster (marsh pattern) camouflage with a mottle consisting of roughly equal olive-drab and dark green irregular shapes, interspersed with dark brown, all overlaid by dark green splinters arranged vertically. A vertical slit is set into the front of the neck and extends approximately one-third of the way down the chest and is flanked on either side by five eyelets for the addition of the period correct drawstring. A slash for ventilation is set into both armpits for comfort, along with a vertical slash along each breast for easy access to pockets set into an underlying uniform. A hollow channel is set into the waistband, allowing for the addition of an internal belt. It measures approximately 75 cm across the shoulders (from seam to seam), with an arm length of 48 cm (from seam to cuff), and an overall length of 71 cm. This smock demonstrates very minor and age-appropriate material fatigue and remains in extremely fine condition.