M44 Gebirgs Tunic

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Thanks Guys, the pants are '44 pattern and I believe are'44 dated.My theory on the flaps is that it was an conscious attempt to copy the brittish battle dress jacket. This is the only reason I could see them re-introducing a style point and or a step in the manufacturing process. I see this as on of the distinguishing features between M45s and variant 44s along with lining, sleeve adjustment ect.

Very nice tunic, that is the same. The tipped "M42" like pockets I had never seen on another "M45" M44 like that and thought it might have been an early example. It is in a large size and is unissued. I thought it was possible it was a example for trials etc.

The really late ones, like the one I posted are made from one of the worst wool based fabrics I have ever seen. There actually are small pieces of wood fragments visible in the weave.

Nice to see a second example with the tipped pockets.

Great tunics on this thread guys, Mark