Original German WWII Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Kradmantel Motorcycle Overcoat - Light Tan Color Russian Headgear a large number were used

a large number were used for military training and sold off for conversion for civilian competition shooters

lots of interesting blade texture

Caliber: 18mm = 13 gauge / bore

and compared it with numerous other examples to verify the authenticity

which were known collectively as "SS-Totenkopfverbände"

Original German WWII Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Kradmantel Motorcycle Overcoat - Light Tan Color Russian Headgear a large number were usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 is an extremely rare DAK Tropical Kradmantel cotton