Germany, Heer. A Tropical Field Blouse United Republic of maker marked “Carl Poellath

maker marked “Carl Poellath

the reverse maker marked with logo

three strands of white cord sewn within the hoist sleeve with the ends dangling at either end

A post-war signed photograph of Knight’s Cross recipient and submarine officer

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Field Blouse United Republic of maker marked “Carl Poellath(Heer Tropenfeldbluse). A Heer tropical field blouse, constructed of an olive drab cotton cloth. It features a narrow, turned down collar reinforced on the reverse with machine embroidered darts. Integral straps and magnetic metal buttons situated on top of the shoulders allow for the addition of straps. The cuff of each sleeve has a vertical slit which closes with two bakelite buttons for a customizable fit based on activity and field conditions.