History

In early 1943, Waffen-SS Panzer crews were issued protective one-piece camouflage coveralls. A heavy winter version, with one white side and one field-grey side, and a reversible lightweight summer version were manufactured. These coveralls proved impractical as soldiers were required to remove them in order to do basic things, such as going to the washroom.

In 1944, the Waffen-SS introduced a two-piece camouflage uniform that was similar to the wool panzer uniform.

Early examples of the camouflage Panzer trousers were produced in Oakleaf A, Oakleaf B, and Blurred Edge patterns. Later versions were produced in the Dot camouflage pattern and were manufactured on herringbone twill.

The trousers were cut similarly to the Army-issue wool panzer trousers. The legs of the pants are bloused and have vents at the bottom that close with a single button and a pair of strings.

The trousers have a fitted waist, an internal belt, hip pockets with pointed flaps, a small fob pocket on the right side of the trousers’ fly area, and a small tab above the pocket for attaching a watch chain. The trousers do not have rear pockets.