{"product_id":"50-s-german-army-splinter-camouflage-paratrooper-jacket-bundeswehr","title":"［~50’s］German Army Splinter Camouflage Paratrooper Jacket \"Bundeswehr\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1956 issue, Bundeswehr 'Splinter Camouflage Paratrooper Jacket'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bundeswehr, or West German Federal Armed Forces, was formally established on 12 November 1955 as a unified military institution, grounded in Cold War security priorities and coordination with Western allies following the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts foundation rested upon two pivotal frameworks: the sovereignty and rearmament provisions of the 1954 Paris Agreements, and West Germany's accession to NATO in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough neighbouring nations initially regarded German rearmament with reserve, the intensifying East-West divide clarified the Bundeswehr's strategic role as a cornerstone of Western European defence. The armed forces were architected under the principle of democratic governance known as Innere Führung — a system designed to reconcile institutional military necessity with the rights and responsibilities of the individual soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service branches comprise four military divisions—the Heer (Army), Marine (Navy), Luftwaffe (Air Force), and Cyber- und Informationsraum (Cyber and Information Domain)—alongside integrated support structures: the Bundeswehr Joint Support and Enabling Service and Sanitätsdienst (Medical Service). The Cyber- und Informationsraum, established in 2017, represents the most recent operational command, managing cyber defence and information domain integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Cold War's conclusion and German reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr underwent an unprecedented institutional consolidation, absorbing and integrating select personnel and materiel from the East German Nationale Volksarmee. This reorganisation constituted a historic process of unparalleled scope and complexity, establishing the defence framework of unified Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Bundeswehr conducts international operations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean, contributing to global security through NATO, EU, and United Nations frameworks. Its operational capacity spans integrated logistics, medical services, and cyber operations, enabling sustained global responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was manufactured concurrently with matching trousers as a coordinated ensemble, serving as the jacket component of an integrated uniform system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining characteristic is the camouflage pattern itself—a visual signature of German military heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern known colloquially as 'Splinter Camouflage' originated in late 1920s Germany as a four-colour military camouflage scheme, first adopted by the Reichswehr in 1931. Originally designated Buntfarbendruck 31, it was redesignated Splittermuster 31 in 1935 and subsequently appeared across numerous Second World War uniforms, including Zeltbahn (field shelter) cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket incorporates the 1956 Pattern camouflage adopted as part of the Bundeswehr's new uniform system, maintaining continuity with its historical lineage. Though temporally distinct from wartime examples, it preserves the characteristic angular, fracture-like edges of the Splitter aesthetic, enhanced by finely rendered 'raindrop' dashes throughout to increase camouflage efficacy. The visible white register shifts—byproducts of intentional plate misalignment—function as identifying details that distinguish this generation from its wartime predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis era of Splinter patterns exhibits at least two documented colour variations: pale blue-toned and pale green-toned ground colours. Whether these differences reflect intentional specification or derive from dye lot and manufacturing variance remains undocumented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotably, examples manufactured between 1956 and 1960 never achieved full Bundeswehr adoption, remaining largely confined to infantry and airborne units. By the end of 1960, the majority had been withdrawn from service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the camouflage field itself, the detailing exhibits the austere character one expects of military wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour snap-button flap pockets—two at the torso, two at the hem—suggest the refined design philosophy of the French TAP47. The upper pockets each feature D-rings for temporary equipment attachment. Underarm ventilation ports prevent interior moisture accumulation, demonstrating practical consideration throughout the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front closure employs a double-breasted configuration combining a zip fastener with Bundeswehr-specification snap buttons. The zip slider bears the riri manufacturer mark, balancing operational reliability with ease of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar sits high, a generous rounded cut designed to retain warmth and resist wind penetration. The chin strap functions equally well either buttoned or left open, and the collar stands handsomely when worn upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside pockets retain original Bundeswehr issue tags bearing size and year-of-issue markings. Years have faded the stamped characters considerably, rendering precise size determination difficult, though the '56' year marking remains legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket possesses considerable refinement as a fashion object beyond its documentary value. The camouflage reads equally well as a statement piece in contemporary dressing or paired with military trousers and boots for a more austere silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size marking is no longer decipherable, though the piece corresponds approximately to Japanese sizing M to L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measured dimensions suggest a proportionally generous fit suited to the Japanese physique—a golden size for a broad range of frames. The oversized silhouette typical of military issue, when worn generously draped, carries considerable visual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs originally conceived for wear over dress uniform as an outer layer, all examples of this jacket pattern feature intentionally capacious proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile bears visible patina—fading, wear marks, abrasion, minor repairs, button replacements, and the accumulated marks of use. No damage severe enough to compromise wearability is evident; the piece remains fully serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBundeswehr material has attracted intensifying collector interest in recent years. Simultaneously, historical factors have ensured that surviving examples remain exceptionally scarce, with demand substantially outpacing supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA devoted community of specialists exists within this field, and pieces of this calibre remain archive items that collectors seldom relinquish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether as functional wardrobe addition, collection component, or design reference, this jacket merits serious consideration. Stock of comparable material remains limited within our inventory; those seeking such pieces would be well-advised to proceed without delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46167476469938,"sku":"J01007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/202505030926.jpg?v=1756736514","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/1956-bundeswehr-splinter-camouflage-paratrooper-jacket","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}