History

In 1943, the Waffen-SS issued troops with a new winter clothing set, which included a parka and protective trousers. In addition, numerous accessories were produced to complete the uniform.

All parts of the uniform were made from two protective layers of windproof material with a wool-rayon lining. The uniforms feature an SS camouflage pattern on one side, and plain white on the other to serve as snow camouflage.

Padded mittens were manufactured to match the reversible camouflage uniform. The mittens have an extended cuff to cover part of the forearm, separated thumbs, and a long string to keep them together as a pair. Later versions of the mittens were produced with a separate trigger finger.