WWII German M43 Field-Grey Wool Heer Tunic – 80% Wool Reproduction

Product Description

Recreate the appearance of a late-war German Army field uniform with this reproduction M43 wool tunic. Developed from an original-style pattern, the jacket reflects the increasingly simplified construction adopted by the Wehrmacht during the latter half of World War II. Its straight six-button front, plain patch pockets, field-grey coloring, and restrained detailing make it appropriate for a wide range of mid- to late-war Heer impressions.

The tunic is made from an 80% wool-blend material that provides the substantial texture and traditional feel reenactors expect from a German field-grey uniform. Four buttoned front pockets offer practical storage for reproduction documents, notebooks, personal effects, and other period-appropriate pocket items. The plastic-capped buttons are textured to resemble those commonly associated with wartime uniform production.

Removable shoulder boards with white piping are included, providing an infantry-style appearance while allowing reenactors to substitute their own rank, branch, or unit-specific insignia. The structured collar, long sleeves, and tailored field-jacket cut create a convincing silhouette whether the tunic is worn as part of a complete impression or displayed on a mannequin.

All orders ship from our U.S. warehouse. American customers receive domestic delivery without unexpected overseas customs duties, import fees, or international brokerage charges.

Features

• 80% wool-blend construction: Provides the textured appearance, weight, and feel associated with period German wool field uniforms.
• M43-style field-grey design: Reproduces the simplified tunic pattern introduced during the later years of World War II.
• Six-button front closure: Creates the correct general appearance for an M43-pattern German Army field tunic.
• Four buttoned patch pockets: Includes two chest pockets and two lower skirt pockets for an authentic military configuration and practical storage.
• Simplified pocket construction: Plain pockets reflect late-war efforts to reduce production time and conserve material.
• Textured plastic-capped buttons: Styled to resemble economical wartime uniform buttons.
• Removable shoulder boards: Allows the included boards to be replaced with rank- or unit-specific insignia.
• White branch piping: Gives the included shoulder boards an infantry-style appearance.
• Structured service-uniform cut: Produces a convincing silhouette for reenactment, display, film, or stage use.
• Wide size selection: Available in chest sizes 36 through 54.
• Ships from our U.S. warehouse: U.S. buyers avoid overseas customs delays and unexpected import charges.

Specifications

• Product type: WWII German Army uniform tunic reproduction
• Pattern: M43-style field tunic
• Historical period represented: Mid- to late World War II
• Military branch represented: German Army, or Heer
• Primary material: 80% wool-blend fabric
• Color: Field grey with an olive-green appearance
• Front closure: Six-button front
• Pocket configuration: Four exterior buttoned patch pockets
• Shoulder boards: Removable
• Shoulder-board piping: White infantry-style piping
• Button material: Textured plastic-capped buttons
• Sleeve style: Full length
• Insignia: No permanent unit-specific insignia stated
• Condition: New reproduction
• Included accessories: One pair of removable white-piped shoulder boards
• Construction type: Sewn wool-blend garment construction
• Finish: Field-grey wool-textured exterior

Size Chart

Sizes are listed by chest measurement.

For reenactment wear, measure around the fullest part of the chest while wearing the shirt, undershirt, or layered garments that will normally be worn beneath the tunic.

History

The M43 field tunic appeared during a period when Germany was simplifying military uniform production to conserve cloth, labor, and manufacturing time. Compared with earlier service tunics, late-war garments generally used less elaborate tailoring and omitted labor-intensive details such as pleated pockets. The M43-style tunic became increasingly common among German Army personnel during 1943 and 1944, although older uniform patterns continued to be worn alongside it. Variations in fabric shade, buttons, insignia, and construction were common because of changing suppliers, material shortages, repairs, and wartime manufacturing conditions.

The WWII German M43 Field-Grey Wool Heer Tunic is a practical foundation for a mid- or late-war German Army impression. Its wool-rich fabric, simplified pocket arrangement, six-button front, and replaceable shoulder boards provide the historical character reenactors and collectors look for while remaining versatile enough for unit customization. With domestic U.S. shipping and sizes from 36 through 54, it offers strong value for living-history participants, military collectors, museums, film productions, and historical displays.