Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 ERA and although several small groups

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

The Battle of the Bulge was still in full swing and the 5th Rangers' mission was a defensive one at St

There were three versions of the backpack

eventually expanding to have operations in both Birmingham and London

complete with a brown helmet net

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 ERA and although several small groupsOriginal 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