Tarnhemd Sumpftarn

[Rohling]

Hi everyone!

I would like to hear your opinion on this camouflage smock in water pattern.
Strangely all the buttons have been replaced with french army buttons!

Supposedly it came from a household clearance.

Any input is highly appreciated, thank you.

[anmarlodz]

Real one.

[Rohling]

Thank you for the comment, Anmarlodz.

It's just odd with these buttons
Also I forgot to mention, there is no RBNr. and size indication present..

I have heard that the french used Panthers in their Army after the war but
sniper smocks!?

[kammo man]

That’s a real cammo


Owen


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[NickG]

No doubt the Germans confiscated large stocks of French buttons. They recycled everything....including 1940 dated French Colonial Fez head gear for W-SS muslims.

[Rohling]

Thanks for you comments Kammo man and NickG.
Maybe this is a last ditch sniper's smock, who knows

[olpan]

Original smock as already stated. Not all sumpftarn smocks were stamped/marked. I have seen French buttons on other WW2 German clothing. The Germans also recycled captured French shirts that they later wore in the tropical theatre.

[Rohling]

Interesting! Thanks for your comment Olpan.

[olpan]

An example of a captured French button on some tropical breaches.

[Rohling]

Thank you Olpan