Original German WWII Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Motorcycle Overcoat - dated 1942 Scottish Militaria tail number 42-31598

tail number 42-31598

Now almost 350 years old

which have a nice lightly worn look to the finish

It has been used as a Medic’s helmet

Original German WWII Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Motorcycle Overcoat - dated 1942 Scottish Militaria tail number 42-31598Original Item: Only One Available. In early 1941, the German military began their conquest of southern Europe. Due to the warmer climates of these areas, the German Army needed to equip its troops with a more suitable form of dress, and replace the standard wool based feldgrau uniforms. The new "tropical" uniforms were lighter in weight, and dyed in colors ranging from light tan to dark olive. This is an extremely rare rare DAK dark tan cotton