Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Field Divisions Splinter B Pattern Camouflage Smock

(Luftwaffe Tarnjacke für Mannschaften der Luftwaffen-Feld-Divisionen). A rare and extremely well-preserved Luftwaffe Field Divisions smock, constructed of drillich cloth with a subtile herringbone twill (HBT) pattern. The exterior is dyed in a classic Splittertarnmuster (Spliner B Pattern) camouflage, with a mottle consisting of an olive-drab base overlaid by irregular shapes of dark green and dark brown, all overlaid by dark green bars. It features a turned-down collar which is reinforced on the reverse with machine stitched darts, with strap emanating from the left side which meets two feinzink buttons stitched onto the right for flush closure against the elements. The cuff of each sleeve has a vertical slash which fastens closed with two feinzink buttons. Stitched onto the upper right breast is an insignia consisting of a machine embroidered cotton twill base, executed in an identical camouflage mottle, which bears a machine-embroidered silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, measuring 80 mm (w) x 45 mm (h). Two pockets are set into the lower half of the breast flaps, each closing with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a feinzink button. A reinforced slash set into each armpit allows for comfortable ventilation during wear, while reinforced eyelets set into the sides permit the addition of a belt hanger. The interior is plain, with the exception of a single pocket located at the upper left breast. An illegible maker’s mark is visible on the pocket, above similarly faint size dimensions. The smock measures approximately 45 cm across the shoulders, with an arm length of 56 cm, and an overall length of 80 cm (l) when folded on a flat surface. Demonstrating no notable damage or wear, this scarce smock issued to Luftwaffe ground troops remains in an extremely fine condition.