Feldbluse question

[Paul Walmsley]

I have a nice M1941 (six button closure ) feldbluse. I noticed 2 features that (I thought) are usually associated with m1942 and m1943 feldbluses

1) longer upper pockets (same shape as the longer m42/43 but with pleats)
2) lower pockets are of the saddle bag type (usually seen on the m42/43), not the usual bellows construction.

Is this possible or is there a problem here?

[airborne_steve]

Paul,

You are correct on your observations. The M41 looks like the M40 but has the all the features of the M42/43 tunics, ie the simple lower pocket bellows, darker green wool and satin lining. The only thing that makes an M41 differnt from a M43 are the pleats in the pockets.

Steve

I have included a picture of a M40/1 tunic (I sold this one way back)

[airborne_steve]

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[Paul Walmsley]

Thanks airborne steve, that's very reassuring!
Can I assume M39 or M40 einheit litzen and bustadler would both be used? (Yours look like M40?)

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[airborne_steve]

Paul,

Yes, but the mid war type would be most likely found on the M41 (just like what you would find on the M43)

Steve