SS Leather Panzer Jacket

[blamers]

Nice !!





Thanks for sharing with us !

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[novedvory]

pointed collar

Normally you see them with the small stand-up collar:

You often see them with the small stand-up collar but also with the pointed collar


SS Obersturmfuhrer Hans-Martin Leidreiter & SS Sturmbannfuhrer Gustav Knittel 18.12.1944

[wolfslair44]

Appears to be a lot of variation. Very interesting.

[blamers]

Wow !

Very nice picture..., made in the ardennes., these kind of jackets were very popular to ss troops...

You often see them with the small stand-up collar but also with the pointed collar


SS Obersturmfuhrer Hans-Martin Leidreiter & SS Sturmbannfuhrer Gustav Knittel 18.12.1944

[markus]

I got one of these leather jackets in 2013 from a man who served on Sepp Dietrich's staff. It has a stand up collar and field grey buttons. No provisions for shoulderstraps, nor badges. (personal preference). Said jacket he wore since the Winter of 1943/44.

He kindly inscribed it for me on the inside of the jacket with a silver Sharpie.

They might not be fancy for display, but were a favorite amongst the men who were able to get their hands on one. A great protector against cold wind and rain.

Cheers,
Markus

[Gran Sasso]

. A great protector against cold wind and rain.

And burning tanks

[markus]

And burning tanks

That's correct Patrick. The primary reason these were implemented for armored personnel especially in the 12. SS-"HJ" was protection against fire.

My buddy lost his first panzer wrapper when his vehicle was straffed at Normandy. His vehicle went up in flames and one comrade was killed.

Cheers!
Markus