Black Panzer Field Jacket
(Panzertruppen schwarze Sonderbekleidung).
(Panzertruppen schwarze Sonderbekleidung).
Heeresmitteilungen, November 17. 1934 - Order Nr. 851, p.23.
Manufactured from black wool, the jacket was styled with a double-breast and short waist. It existed invarious types throughout the 1934-1945 period... In fact, regarding the variety of types, branch colors and modifications during these 11 years, makes this collecting topic one of the richest in the military uniform history... The style of this uniform was inspired by the 20's 30's ski clothing in Europe, and designed to be as comfortable and streamlined while in the close confines of a Panzer... This uniform was created in the same inovation spirit which ruled the tactics and weapons conception of this new branch of the Heer.
The usually accepeted nomenclature by collectors refers to:
- Model 1934, or first pattern,
- Model 1936, or second pattern,
- Model 1942, or w/o piping pattern,
- Model 1944/45 pattern, or simplified pattern.
We will see in the details which are the differences between the various wool patterns, but the main characreristics of the panzer wrap are as follow: The double breast front pulled all the way across the front and the vertical edge sloped slightly back towards the center. The collar was large with pointed ends. The top three buttons were usually left undone so the tunic could be opened at the top. This presented large lapels with three buttonholes showing. The main buttons on the front were hidden so they could not snag obstructions in the vehicle. There were four large black bone, bakelit, corozzo, or synthetic material buttons, which were secured to buttonholes on an inner flap just under the vertical edge of the double breast. The three top buttons, smaller in diameter than the main four, were out in the open and positioned in a place less prone to snagging. Each sleeve cuff had a opening slit closed by two buttons, the main buttons on the front were hidden so they could not snag obstructions in the vehicle. The back had a center seam. Interior had limited lining, primarily on the two front panels. This was made with either a gray sack cloth or a silver-gray artificial silk. One or two interior pockets were provided. Some black panzer jackets had provisions for belt hooks along the vertical side seams. There were straps provided inside to attach the metal belt hooks and insert the hooked section through the jacket. Sizes and manufacturer's codes and lots were stenciled into the interior.
The usually accepeted nomenclature by collectors refers to:
- Model 1934, or first pattern,
- Model 1936, or second pattern,
- Model 1942, or w/o piping pattern,
- Model 1944/45 pattern, or simplified pattern.
We will see in the details which are the differences between the various wool patterns, but the main characreristics of the panzer wrap are as follow: The double breast front pulled all the way across the front and the vertical edge sloped slightly back towards the center. The collar was large with pointed ends. The top three buttons were usually left undone so the tunic could be opened at the top. This presented large lapels with three buttonholes showing. The main buttons on the front were hidden so they could not snag obstructions in the vehicle. There were four large black bone, bakelit, corozzo, or synthetic material buttons, which were secured to buttonholes on an inner flap just under the vertical edge of the double breast. The three top buttons, smaller in diameter than the main four, were out in the open and positioned in a place less prone to snagging. Each sleeve cuff had a opening slit closed by two buttons, the main buttons on the front were hidden so they could not snag obstructions in the vehicle. The back had a center seam. Interior had limited lining, primarily on the two front panels. This was made with either a gray sack cloth or a silver-gray artificial silk. One or two interior pockets were provided. Some black panzer jackets had provisions for belt hooks along the vertical side seams. There were straps provided inside to attach the metal belt hooks and insert the hooked section through the jacket. Sizes and manufacturer's codes and lots were stenciled into the interior.
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