WWII GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE U - BOAT LEATHER COVERALLS
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RARE MINT NCO U-BOAT COVERALLS. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.WWII German Kriegsmarine black coveralls worn by German sailors on their ships and submarines. Coveralls is size marked 2 and dated 8/43 in overall excellent condition. The coveralls are extremely heavy, are fully lined, and have zippers down the center of the suit, at each wrist, and at each leg, and would be comparable in size to a modern day Size Medium. Protective leather jackets, pants and coveral...ls were listed as special clothing and were issued to engine personnel, certain deck and bridge personnel and U-Boat personnel when engaged in specific functions. The protective leather garments came in a variety of styles and colors for specific personnel. This particular style of protective leather uniform was designed for use by engine personnel. Of Note: The German’s concern with leather shortages was evident as early as July 1937 when the Kriegsmarine issued regulations that the protective leather uniforms were only to be issued when necessary in at attempt to conserve the leather and that they were to be returned to a vessels stores for reissued as required, although it appears the order was not strictly adhered to. Officer and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Navy’s Offizierkleiderkasse, (Officer’s Clothing Account) system. Generally speaking officers bought nice quality, private purchase, uniform items but they could also choose to buy their uniforms directly from the military clothing depots. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive. Generally junior NCO’s and EM’s ranks didn’t wear any rank insignia on their leather jackets although senior NCO’s and Officers ranks usually wore removable shoulder straps/ boards.Im currently out of town and will be back and available to ship around 10/17/20. If you have any questions feel free to ask and ill do my best to answer!
