Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 ERA The slide attached to the

The slide attached to the fore stock "pump" is marked WINCHESTER / MODEL 1893

Above the lion in gold bullion embroidery is Krieger-Verein (Warrior Club) and Brandau beneath

There were three versions of the backpack

and although several small groups successfully made it through to the west

The center of the lid is engraved with an aviator insignia

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 ERA The slide attached to theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just acquired from a very well curated Luftwaffe collection, this is an incredibly rare 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Green "Step In" style smock, as used by the Fallschirmjger Paratroopers. These were worn over the standard field uniform, and were intended to insulate and protect the soldier on their way down to the earth, which could often involve encounters with trees, brush, and other obstacles. The color is a lovely