{"product_id":"40s-wwii-german-navy-drillich-hbt-cotton-linen-officer-lapel-jacket-kriegsmarine","title":"［~40's］WWⅡ German Navy Drillich HBT Cotton Linen Officer Lapel Jacket \"Kriegsmarine\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1940s, a Kriegsmarine (German Navy) Drillich Herringbone Twill Cotton Linen Officer Lapel Jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA special acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kriegsmarine\u003c\/span\u003e was established in 1935 under the Rearmament Act, serving as the naval branch of the German Armed Forces.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was one of three military divisions of the National Socialist German Reich, alongside the Army and Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeverely restricted by the Treaty of Versailles following the First World War, the German Navy quietly expanded its naval capabilities, including submarines, during the rearmament period of the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kriegsmarine inherited from both the Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) of the First World War and the Weimar Republic's Navy (Reichsmarine), operating from 1935 to 1945 under Nazi Germany. It participated in various military operations throughout the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts organization and operations drew heavily from the Reichsmarine, and its establishment and development symbolized Germany's military ambitions of the period, deeply implicating the nation in the international circumstances of the time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe present a remarkable piece: an Officer Lapel Jacket, believed to have been tailored for naval officers serving in the Kriegsmarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrillich refers to a durable work fabric widely used by the German military, particularly during the Second World War.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA German term describing the weave itself, it denotes HBT (Herringbone Twill) fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInitially adopted as unbleached work and training wear, once the war began, its comfort and practicality led to its adoption as summer combat dress for field deployment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis indicates that across the German Army, Navy, and Air Force alike, Drillich was worn for far more than simple work duties—it became essential summer issue across numerous applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough initially designed for work and training purposes, the fabric was continuously refined in color and cut to better suit combat requirements, evolving in response to practical field needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white work and training garments of the Kriegsmarine trace their lineage to the Royal Prussian Navy (1701–1867), were carried forward through the German Imperial Navy (1871–1918), and ultimately inherited by the Kriegsmarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular specimen represents no ordinary work or training piece—it is a special garment, tailored specifically for officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe absence of unnecessary ornamentation on both front and back is itself essential to its contemporary value as a wearable fashion piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive buttons at the front, a patch pocket on the chest, and patch pockets at each side of the waist—details that are simple, austere, and utterly without excess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold buttons on the front divide opinion, but personally, they strike an elegant accent against the white ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fabric is the distinctive Drillich weave unique to the German military: a cotton and linen blend in HBT (Herringbone Twill).\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\"\u003eThe blend appears to be roughly 50\/50 cotton and linen, so the supple, fluid movement characteristic of vintage linen is minimal. Yet the fabric remains cool and lightweight—precisely what one needs for warmer seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silhouette is subtly shaped through the sides and waist, then flares gently from waist to hem in an A-line cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt possesses the understated elegance of a tailored jacket, making it equally suitable for casual and formal wear alike—a truly versatile garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the best sense, it does not read as a military piece at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo size marking is visible, though based on proportions it appears to correspond to a Japanese S or M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe actual measurements indicate a compact sizing, suitable for those of smaller stature without compromise.\u003cbr\u003eIt works equally well worn close or oversized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is evident wear and soiling consistent with age, though no significant damage impairs wearability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerman military pieces have drawn increasing attention in recent years, yet their scarcity—rooted in historical circumstances—means existing examples are exceedingly rare. Demand far outpaces supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a devoted following, German military artifacts remain the kind of archive pieces collectors rarely release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssential equally as a wardrobe staple, a collection piece, or a design reference.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerman military items arrive at our shop with uncommon scarcity. Should you have been seeking such a piece, do not overlook this opportunity.\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":43871575867570,"sku":"J0759","price":79800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/DSCF1130_ddb580cd-064c-46a2-8613-bea825dc222d.jpg?v=1728523355","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/40s-wwii-german-navy-kriegsmarine-drillich-hbt-cotton-linen-officer-lapel-jacket","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}