Smock photo from period photo

[KMC1945]

Friends, I realize this has probably been discussed ad nauseam elsewhere, but I have never seen the discussion. We have all seen the famous photo of Otto Funk taken around Caen a few days after D-Day but I was always curious: what type of smock is he wearing? It seems to me like an Italian-pattern camouflage variation but it looks like the cuffs are elastic like a standard issue smock. Just curious if anyone knows for sure what this is, exactly and if this was an actual issue item or just a 'one off' kind of deal that was field-made/modified. Thanks!

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[Spanish Freiwillige]

its an italian camo overall......

[KMC1945]

I didn't realize they had the elastic sleeves like that

[okoska]

its an italian camo overall......

Yes, it is.

O.

[Ludwig]

Worn by many soldiers in the 12th SS.

[Graham G]

I don't think I've ever actually seen an original one of these. Any one have an example?

[kammo man]

I used to own one.


owen

[Etienne B.]

And I want one

Etienne

[frank savage]

Just uploaded in another WAF forum.

Same cut, same cloth, same sleeves...

Best,

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hi,

Rots, June 9, 1944, ~3 PM, picture by SS-PK Wilfried Woscidlo.
15/25 (Aufklärung Kompanie of the 25. SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment) of the "Hitlerjugend" division.

Reenactment picture courtesy of "Militaria Magazine 35/36".







Location of the small alley in which the Otto Funk's platoon is taking a short rest.







See You

Vince

[90th Light]

One of the best examples still in existence today,

Chris

[90th Light]

On the other hand are we talking tunics ?

Chris

[Graham G]

90th, both of those are repros.

[90th Light]

90th, both of those are repros.

I have no problem with the Italian camo tunic being repro. However, there are endorsed claims and statement that the smock is a period original.

Rather than recite the stories of where, when, who it comes from. Let the item do the talking.

If the smock is reproduction then where are they made, by who and how can I buy one ??? .

Lets see what answers we get because those who have handled it are confident that we will not,

Chris

[kammo man]

I have seen an original Italian smock before.

And seen a over print with Italian components also...........

Anything is possible


owen