History

The black SS service uniform was introduced in 1932 and was worn by all branches and departments of the SS, including the Allgemeine-SS, SS-Verfügungstruppe, SS-Totenkopfverbände, and the Leibstandarte SS "Adolf Hitler" regiment. It was the standard uniform worn for service, ceremonies, political event

The Officer’s black uniform was manufactured out of wool gabardine, also known as tricot, and was purchased on an individual basis from the Kleiderkasse-SS.

The uniforms worn by Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Enlisted Men (EMs) were made out of high-quality wool by RZM regulated manufacturers.

The SS black service uniform was used from around 1932 until 1942 when Heinrich Himmler ordered that the uniforms be returned for use by the SS-Economic and Administrative Main Office.

The uniform is considered one of the best-looking uniforms produced for wear by the SS and the materials used were of the highest of quality. Every metal detail is RZM marked, the wool is high quality, and the insignia was the best produced in the pre-war period.

The M32 Uniform included a pair of black breeches that were made with a wide flare above the knee. The calf of each pant leg is laced up using seven vertical sets of two eyelets, below this are three vertical buttons.

The fly area of breeches closes with five buttons and the front waistband features four buttons to attach suspenders. There is a slit pocket with a single button on each hip and a small inset watch pocket on the right side of the fly.

The reverse of the breeches features two adjustment bands, a V-shaped split in the center of the waistband, and two buttons on either side of this slit.

The interior of the breeches is lined with cotton, and an oilcloth RZM SS tag is sewn to the underside of a pocket.