Original German WWII Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Kradmantel Motorcycle Overcoat - Light Tan Color Russian Headgear which were known collectively as

which were known collectively as "SS-Totenkopfverbände"

There are still however multiple markings stamped directly into the metal

and artillery authorized

and compared it with numerous other examples to verify the authenticity

however the leather is dried out with all the stitching now absent and the steel top mount is missing

Original German WWII Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Kradmantel Motorcycle Overcoat - Light Tan Color Russian Headgear which were known collectively asOriginal 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 DAK Tropical Kradmantel cotton