BACKGROUND: German Naval uniforms and headgear were based on traditional designs that date back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848, and although the uniforms and headgear did evolve during the interim years, many items used during the Third Reich would still have been quite recognizable to the Imperial sailor. The German navy also had a long tradition of brown and white tropical/landing dress that was worn in hot climates with the white uniform also serving as a walking out dress. The tradition was continued through the Weimar era and in 1929 the Reichsmarine introduced new brown and white tropical/landing dress uniforms with stand-up collars. In 1937 the Kriegsmarine introduced new style brown and white tropical uniforms with lay down collars. Of Note: Regulations of July 15TH 1940 prohibited further wear of the old style tunics with stand up collars.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nice quality, private purchase, 1929 pattern, white cotton/rayon blend construction tunic features a six button front closure with a single metal hook and eye at neck. Tunic has two, pleated, patch, breast pockets with scalloped button down flaps and two pleated patch, hip pockets with scalloped button down flaps. Right breast has a die struck, gilt finished, aluminum national eagle with horizontal pin back device and additional vertical retaining tab to reverse. Sleeves have straight cut non-adjustable cuffs. Shoulder straps/boards (sewn on or pass through style) have been removed. All removable KM buttons are present. Tunic has a short stand up collar with five parallel, horizontal rows of reinforcement stitching. Tunic is roughly size 34" chest. Just needs a pair of shoulder boards. Nice clean example.