Original German WWII 1943 Dated Obergefreiter’s M43 Tropical Afrika Korps Transport & Logistics EM Tunic with Krim Shield Post War Re-Applied MG 34 Accessories The American Legion

The American Legion

This helmet has a period field applied layer of Moutard (Mustard) colored paint over the original factory applied Horizon Blue

and began by making tableware and scissors

Paushak appears to have continued his Naval career much after WWII ended

and cellophane

Original German WWII 1943 Dated Obergefreiter’s M43 Tropical Afrika Korps Transport & Logistics EM Tunic with Krim Shield Post War Re-Applied MG 34 Accessories The American LegionOriginal Item: One of a kind. 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 100% authentic German World War Two M43 Heer Tropenbluse