{"product_id":"40s-wwⅱ-german-army-drillich-hbt-linen-trousers-wehrmacht","title":"［~40's］WWⅡ German Army Drillich HBT Linen Trousers \"Wehrmacht\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1940s Wehrmacht Drillich herringbone twill linen trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wehrmacht, the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany spanning 1935 to 1945, comprised three branches: the Heer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy), and Luftwaffe (Air Force).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe name Wehrmacht replaced the earlier designation Reichswehr, marking the Nazi regime's rearmament efforts that exceeded the limits permitted under the Treaty of Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933, the establishment of the Wehrmacht represented one of his most overt and audacious actions.\u003cbr\u003eIt signified the creation of a modern military force with offensive capabilities designed to achieve the regime's long-term objectives: reclaiming lost territories, acquiring new lands, and dominating neighboring nations.\u003cbr\u003eThis required the reintroduction of conscription alongside massive investment in military production and defense spending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, Allied occupation began and the Wehrmacht underwent systematic dissolution.\u003cbr\u003eOn August 20, 1946, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers formally disbanded the Wehrmacht and all its branches.\u003cbr\u003eThis encompassed the Heer (German Army), Kriegsmarine (German Navy), and Luftwaffe (German Air Force).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing Wehrmacht dissolution, Germany became a demilitarized nation, with military reconstruction in the subsequent West Germany (Federal Republic) and East Germany (Democratic Republic) proceeding separately within the Cold War context.\u003cbr\u003eWest Germany established the Bundeswehr (Federal Armed Forces) in 1955, becoming part of NATO.\u003cbr\u003eEast Germany, meanwhile, established the Nationale Volksarmee (National People's Army) in 1956, joining the Warsaw Pact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese new military organizations were deliberately positioned as distinct from Wehrmacht traditions and structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe present here a pair of Drillich linen trousers, believed to have been issued and worn as base fatigue wear during the Second World War by the Wehrmacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrillich refers to a durable work garment widely utilized by the Wehrmacht throughout the Second World War.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe term itself is German, denoting a weaving technique—specifically the herringbone twill (HBT) fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally adopted as unbleached work and training wear, these garments later saw expanded use as summer combat uniforms when deployed to active theaters, owing to their comfort and practical utility.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis adoption across the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe—not merely as fatigue wear but across varied applications—underscores their versatility as summer field garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile initially designed for work and training purposes, these pieces underwent continued refinement in color and construction, evolving in response to practical field requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth front and back remain free of superfluous ornamentation—a studied simplicity of detail that proves essential to their contemporary appeal as fashion garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe front features a button fly, equipped with horn buttons—a detail uncommonly seen in Wehrmacht issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe silhouette presents an unexpectedly refined straight cut, far removed from typical military construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis straight silhouette lengthens and flatters the leg, creating elegant proportions regardless of frame.\u003cbr\u003eIt merges modernity with classical sensibility, accommodating both formal occasions and casual moments with equal ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fabric employs the Drillich characteristic to Wehrmacht manufacture—a 100% linen herringbone twill held in high regard throughout the vintage market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIts distinctive hand, fluid and supple with movement, rivals that of French linen, accounting much of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinen of this era possesses a tangible quality—discernible even to untrained hands—now deemed beyond reproduction. The fabric alone warrants considerable value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pair lacks belt loops, intended for suspension wear or adjustment via side cinches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo size marking is evident, though dimensions suggest an approximate fit equivalent to Japanese S to M. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProportions align well with typical Japanese frames, accommodating a range of builds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisible wear—soiling, abrasion, minor tears, small holes, and repair marks—are present, though no damage precludes continued wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWehrmacht pieces have drawn increasing attention in recent years, yet originals remain exceptionally scarce given historical context. Supply struggles to meet demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a devoted collector base, Wehrmacht items represent archive pieces collectors seldom relinquish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorthy both as wardrobe staple and collection piece.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWehrmacht items remain rare acquisitions at our shop. Should you seek such a piece, this represents an uncommon opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44515226550450,"sku":"B0301","price":59800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/DSCF7555.jpg?v=1728491991","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/40s-wwii-german-army-drillich-hbt-linen-trousers-wehrmacht","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}