German Bundeswehr Flecktarn Field Shirt

After a period of rather dull uniform offerings from everyone’s (save France) favorite military, the Bundeswehr developed probably the most stylish yet effective camouflage for mainland Europe. A testament to this is its continued use in the Ukraine conflict today.

Tracing its development history, the origins of Flecktarn can be found in the "Erbsenmuster" and "Platanenmuster" camouflage patterns originally developed back in the 1940’s. The “pea-dot” style of camouflage developed some controversy around it when it was first being introduced to the Bundeswehr due its rather… Historical origins. But effectiveness is effectiveness — don’t ask the US where ERDL originated from either.

Not only are these field shirts stylish, they are also incredibly functional. The two front breast pockets can hold a variety of small admin supplies or a love letter to the cute Fräulein next door. The ventilated armpits can help keep you cool during the hottest days out hiking or on the flat range. And with some velcro wrist fasteners and storm flap and you got yourself a versatile field shirt for a variety of conditions...

 

Condition & Date Guide

Specs

• Tough poly/cotton water-resistant fabric
• High waist zipper closure with snap-secured storm flap enabling the wearer to bend and crouch without restriction
• Two snap-secured front breast pockets
• Velcro® wrist fasteners
• Straps for shoulder marks, rank tabs, etc.
• Ventilated armpits
• Shoulder pocket on left arm

Varying Specs

• Color tint/color hue bias can vary on a very small scale (examples of variance pictured)
• Some jackets include inside pocket
• Some jackets include a Velcro® fastener on the right arm
• Some jackets include a Velcro® fastener above the left front pocket for name tape
• Some jackets have had the German flags removed from the shoulders