Lot 8958
A Luftwaffe Pilot/Aircrew “Kanalhose” Channel Trousers
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A108r | Live auction | 1467 Lots
Description
Lightly used winter version of the Luftwaffe pilot/aircrew so-called “Kanalhose”. Designed to carry essential survival items such as a flare gun, signal flares, rescue knife, emergency rations, signal flag, etc., in case of emergency during the Battle of Britain, but used on all fronts where the Luftwaffe operated. This example is made of grey sheepskin with regular cloth pockets, as per the standard issue version. All zippers (Wico) and press buttons are present and in good working condition. The frontal zipper has been replaced with an original Wico zipper. The front right pocket and the two side buckles have been removed.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?