Germany, Wehrmacht. A Marsh Pattern Camouflage Hooded Smock

(Wehrmacht Schlupfhemd in Sumpftarn). An extremely well-preserved Wehrmacht camouflage smock, constructed of a weather-hardened, cotton/rayon-blended drill 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 set into the front of the neck extends approximately two-thirds of the way down the chest and is flanked on each side by six eyelets for the addition of a drawstring, while a hood emanates from the collar. A ventilation slash is set into both armpits for maximum comfort. The cuff of each sleeve has an integral strap perforated with a reinforced eyelet, in turn meeting two light brown bakelite buttons for an adjustable closure. Two reinforced side slashes permit the wearer to access pockets set into an underlying uniform. A hollow channel set into the waistband allows for the addition of an internal belt, which is included and constructed of an olive-drab cotton strap. The smock measures approximately 72 cm across the shoulders (from seam-to-seam), with an arm length of 46 cm (from seam to cuff), and an overall body length of 76 cm when folded on a flat surface. Demonstrating only minor, age-appropriate material fatigue, this camouflage garment, worn primarily by Heer personnel but also by Luftwaffe Field Divisions, remains in an extremely fine c