History

Following the surrender of Italy in 1943, the Germans seized large amounts of Italian-made fabrics, including camouflage material. This material was used to manufacture a variety of German uniforms, including the winter anorak.

The Italian camouflage anorak was manufactured in the same style as the standard second pattern winter anorak.

The anorak is a three-quarter length coat, with a waterproof exterior and fur lined interior. The waist of the coat is cinched, ventilation slits are located under the armpits, and the fur-lined hood is large enough to fit a helmet underneath. The straight-cut sleeves of the coat are non-adjustable and the cuffs are designed to fit snugly around the wearer’s wrist. The front of the coat features four large flapped pockets, which are closed with a single button.