LW Blue Gray Tropical Uniforms

[Panzer Meyer]

Can anyone enlighten me as to the history behind the blue gray LW tropical uniforms? Where were they worn, what time period, etc. I've seen a couple on dealer sites, but trying to find out any information about them has proven to be frustratingly difficult.

[NickG]

Here's a nice FLAK one being discussed:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...blue+luftwaffe

Not necessary for tropical use...but just a "summer wear" (hotter climate) option, like "Sud front"....

Here's mine with repaired pockets!

[Panzer Meyer]

I saw yours when I was digging out information. Very nice. I like the restoration work.

[NickG]

Thanks. I have even seen period pictures of pilots wearing these!

[Gustav 43]

Hi,
I like LW blue grey tropical uniforms,headgear and fieldgear and collect them.IMO produced in a short period and used on all hot climate fronts .I have many photos showing blue tropical LW uniforms being worn in Italy during 1942 by air crews and airport personal.Maybe not intended for a first line combat troops because of the zero camo efect in comparison with LW tan tropical uniform...but it's just a theory...
Here some of mine tunics

[Gustav 43]

some shorts

[Gustav 43]

OS caps

[Gustav 43]

another..mint cap

[Mike Davis]

Very nice, thanks for posting

[Panzer Meyer]

Gustav43, very nice collection.

[John Hodgin]

Really like that selection of blue-grey tropical shorts Gustav! The caps and tunics are superb too, good study!

[galizien41]

I agree. Great items and very tough to find. Especially those caps. Wonderful items in your collection.

[Gustav 43]

Really like that selection of blue-grey tropical shorts Gustav! The caps and tunics are superb too, good study!

Thanks John ..all three came from Italy,all in different shades of blue.
Here some pics of them in wear,with the blue short sleeve shirts...all pics are from Italy 1942 summer

[Gustav 43]

and some more

[Willi Z.]

Great photos Gustav!

Greta items as well. Love those tunics.

A very fine collection...