WWII M42 Officer great coat
Art No#: ANC-16224
Description:
The garment shown in the image is a
WWII German M42 Officer / EM Wool Greatcoat (historically referred to as a
Mantel or
Feldmantel), primarily worn by the German Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS during winter conditions. [
1,
2]
Key Visual Features & Design Elements:
- Material & Color: The coat is tailored from thick field-grey (Feldgrau) wool cloth to ensure heavy insulation and durability against harsh winter elements. [1, 2]
- Double-Breasted Front: Features a standard double-breasted closure system adorned with parallel vertical rows of dark, field-grey painted metal buttons. [1]
- Deep Turnover Collar: Includes a wide, split overcoat collar that could be buttoned all the way up to protect the wearer's neck and throat from freezing winds.
- Deep Turnback Cuffs: Styled with prominent, wide french-style turnback cuffs on the lower sleeves, a classic historical signature of German military outerwear from this era.
- Flapped Pockets: Equipped with skewed, deep slanting waist pockets with protective flaps to easily carry equipment or keep hands protected.
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