Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 Schwarzlose MG there was a huge population

there was a huge population of unemployed Belgian port workers available

close to 100%

and the spring loaded ejector ejector still presents correctly

Overall it shows a gray polished patina

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Green Step-In Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Smock by Rudolph, Hubert & Co. - dated 1942 Schwarzlose MG there was a huge populationOriginal 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