German WWII Tropical 2nd Pattern Artillery Officer’s Tunic Machine embroidered in silver grey

Machine embroidered in silver grey on a slightly lighter shade of Luftwaffe backing material

along with the year ‘1916’

though the reason for their removal remains unclear

A very nice condition Austrian World War I helmet converted during the period of the Third Reich for use in the army

German WWII Tropical 2nd Pattern Artillery Officer’s Tunic Machine embroidered in silver greyA superb and virtually unworn example of the German Armys 2nd pattern tropical tunic, issued to an artillery Leutnant. This late war piece is in excellent condition throughout and of a generous upper medium sizeideal for mannequin display or advanced collection. Constructed in the standard 2nd pattern configuration, the tunic features four non pleated pockets with flaps, five button front closure, and an open collar design. The adjustable button cuffs