History

The Technische Nothilfe (Technical Emergency Help), often abbreviated to TN or TeNo, was founded on September 30, 1919. Its stated purpose was to maintain vital infrastructure and facilities, and protect them during a time of economical and political turmoil. When the economy improved and political tensions became less pronounced during the mid to late 1920s, the TeNo was able to shift its focus to disaster relief, roadside assistance, and general civil defence, including civil air protection. In 1936, the organisation came under the control of the German police as an auxiliary force of the Ordnungspolizei (Order Police). During the war, TeNo units were deployed to virtually all occupied countries and front lines for technical support.

The TeNo summer tunic is made of white material.

The Officer version was worn by ranks Chef der TN to Kameradschaftsführer of the internal service (Innendienst). Two patterns are known to exist. Pattern A has a three button closure and four pockets with scalloped flaps, Pattern B has a four button closure and two breast pockets with straight flaps.

The Non-Officer version was worn by the ranks of Hauptscharführer to TN-Anwärter. It has four patch pockets and no turned-up cuffs. It was worn closed to the collar. It is presumed that this tunic is white as well, but there is insufficient information.