While not considered "ground combat", here is my set up for a Luftwaffe Tropical (Afrika) Pilot's Uniform. I have reused the pants and the boots from the Tropical EM set up below. The Tunic and Officers Schiffchen, shirt and tie are new additions.
The tunic in this display is a private purchase tunic - most likely made in Italy. It features an open collar and pointed pocket flaps. An original photo of one of these tunics appears in Dal McGuirk's Book, Romme'ls Army in Africa. The photo in question is of an Italian officer serving in the German army as a translator.
The eagle is of the pin-on type that is usually featured on Luftwaffe white summer dress tunics. Photographic study shows that pin on eagles of this type were popular amongst pilots serving in the Afrikan campaign.
Here is a front on photo of the tunic. Note the pocket flaps. While the standard issue Luftwaffe tropical tunic hat strait pockets, this private purchase variation is closer to the Heer pattern 1st model tropical tunic. The shoulder boards are the sew in type.
Underneath the collar you can see the zig zap pattern that is common among uniforms of the period. There is an extra button hole, however there was never a corresponding button sewn to the other side of the tunic. The hole was primarily for looks.
This shot shows the significant amount of sun fading. The area under the pocket flap has retained the original hue of the tunic.
An interior shot of the button flap. The original "S Hooks" are still present.
A close up of the Luftwaffe Tropical Officers Schiffchen. This is a factory made officers cap (not an EM upgrade as many are). This was made in 1941 by the Berolina firm.
The tunic in this display is a private purchase tunic - most likely made in Italy. It features an open collar and pointed pocket flaps. An original photo of one of these tunics appears in Dal McGuirk's Book, Romme'ls Army in Africa. The photo in question is of an Italian officer serving in the German army as a translator.
The eagle is of the pin-on type that is usually featured on Luftwaffe white summer dress tunics. Photographic study shows that pin on eagles of this type were popular amongst pilots serving in the Afrikan campaign.Here is a front on photo of the tunic. Note the pocket flaps. While the standard issue Luftwaffe tropical tunic hat strait pockets, this private purchase variation is closer to the Heer pattern 1st model tropical tunic. The shoulder boards are the sew in type.Underneath the collar you can see the zig zap pattern that is common among uniforms of the period. There is an extra button hole, however there was never a corresponding button sewn to the other side of the tunic. The hole was primarily for looks.
This shot shows the significant amount of sun fading. The area under the pocket flap has retained the original hue of the tunic.An interior shot of the button flap. The original "S Hooks" are still present.A close up of the Luftwaffe Tropical Officers Schiffchen. This is a factory made officers cap (not an EM upgrade as many are). This was made in 1941 by the Berolina firm.
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