BACKGROUND: The Luftwaffe tropical shirt was introduced, along with other tropical clothing and equipment items, in late 1940 and was originally developed for wear by personnel serving in North Africa. Design of the shirt was based on the standard continental shirt but in a different color and material. Originally the shirts were the pullover style with a four button front plaquet but later issue shirts were altered to the full button up front.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Later pattern, woven tan linen construction, short sleeve shirt with a lay down collar. Shirt features a six button, full length, vertical front closure and two pleated, patch, breast pockets with subtly scalloped button down flaps. Several small tears and a sewing repair to the collar. Metal buttons are all original stitching. Roughly a size 42" chest. Scarce.