[~40's] WWII German Navy U-Boat Crew Black Leather Jacket "Kriegsmarine"

 

It was estimated to be around the 1940s, and was the German Navy's U-Boat Crew Black Leather Jacket.

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The German Navy (Kriegsmarine) was a regular naval organization that existed from 1935 to 1945 during the Nazi and German period, and was part of the Wehrmacht (Trial Army Unified Army), along with the Army and Luftwaffe.

The name "Kriegsmarine (literal translation: War Navy)" was established to take over the German navy "Reichsmarine" after World War I, and was officially established in 1935 as part of the Nazi regime's policy of rearmament.

Its establishment reflected a clear political intention to rebuild and expand naval power, which had been severely restricted by the Treaty of Versailles, and aimed to help Germany once again establish itself as a maritime state, including building submarines (U-Boots), deploying mainstream ships, and collaborating with air forces.

During World War II, Kriegsmarine mainly carried out a "Operation to break through the Atlantic Ocean's maritime blockade (war against British trade)."
In particular, U-boat submarine battles were known as the U-Boot-Krieg, and became a threat to the Allied supply lines.

After Germany's defeat in May 1945, Kriegsmarine was dismantled by the Allies along with other divisions of Wehrmacht and was officially abolished in 1946.

As the subsequent division of East and West Germany,Founded the Federal Navy (Bundesmarine) in 1956 and began again as a member of NATO.
Meanwhile, in East GermanyThe People's Navy (Volksmarine) was established and incorporated into the Warsaw Pact.

The two are designed to clearly distinguish the name and ideas of Kriegsmarine, and are positioned as naval organizations that strongly reflect the differences in national regimes and historical background.

From the German Navy to World War IIIntroducing the "U-Boat Crew Leather Jacket", which was provided and worn by the crew aboard the U-boat submarine.

U-Boat is an abbreviation for the German word "Unterseeboot" and refers to submarine units in the German navy, especially during World War II.

U-boats, which began full-scale operation in World War I, evolved as a strategic weapon for the Atlantic Ocean's control of the sea, and in World War II it became the main force in the U-Boot-Krieg, a trade destruction operation known as the "U-Boot-Krieg."

The harshness of the mission was extremely harsh, and the mission was carried out under the conditions of narrow, humid vessels, long-term submarines, limited supply and sanitation environments, which forced the crew to be extremely mentally and physically burdened.

Therefore, the feature of the equipment and clothing for U-boat crews is that many special specifications that combine functionality and comfort.

A minimalist leather jacket that was used as standard deck clothing at the time.
Beautiful "military functional beauty" is concentrated in the bare minimum of necessary elements.

The stand-collar, hook-up, and single-breasted individual is considered to be one of the standard deck clothing worn by lower sailors during the war at the time.
On the other hand, senior officers apparently wore double-breasted jackets made of the same fabric.

The single-breasted structure, which is free from decorative properties, is typical of practical clothing designed to maximize functionality even in harsh environments.

The collar is a slightly small and compact stand collar.

The design is low so that it does not interfere with vision or movement, and while preventing cold air from entering, it has a sense of balance that gives a visually sharp impression.

There is a flap pocket on the left chest that is placed in a slant-like manner.

By angled inward, it is a rational structure that makes it easy to access when bend over or when operating one hand.

In addition, large flap pockets are placed at both hems, designed to cover the back of the hand.

It is believed that not only was it intended to put things in, but it was also intended to use it as a hand to use gloves to keep warm when working on deck.

The cuffs come with button-fitting tab straps, making them adjustable to prevent wind from entering.

The stitchwork, which is slightly raised and three-dimensional piping, is designed to reinforce the structure, yet gives it a design-like look.

There are slight signs of official supplies tags sewn on inside the neck, but unfortunately this individual has been missing.

This individual is luxuriously made of "leather" on the outer material and "wool" on the lining.

The moment you pick it up, it has a moist texture that looks like it's covered in a rich oil.
The countless wrinkles and abrasions that have been carved over many years of use show that this product is a product that goes beyond just a material and is full of history.

The leather gives you a mysterious force of attraction, not just ruggedness, but also a sense of quiet tension and aged warmth.

On the other hand, the wool lining that covers the inside is also a point to pay attention to.

The thick wool fabric, which is just right brushed, blocks out cold air while suppressing stuffiness, providing excellent heat retention and breathability unique to natural materials.

The heavy feel of leather and soft wool complement each other, and the rationality unique to military clothing that pursues functionality, greatly boosting comfort when worn.

The color is a black color that sinks deep into the body.

The black look that is not even is brought about by the natural fade of aging.
In particular, grayish surface changes appear in areas with a lot of rubbing, and the angle of light brings out a gradation like an ink painting.

This "shaky black" is the highlight of vintage leather, and its unique charm is that there is no two identical ones.

This piece is a trinity with the strength of the outer material, the gentleness of the lining, and the taste of the aging.

Although the size indication cannot be confirmed, I think it corresponds to "L to XL" in Japanese sizes.

Even when looking at the actual measurements, the size is large, so even people with large figures can wear it without any problems.
It is a military item, and the large size makes it a cool piece to wear.

There are signs of wear such as scuffs, scratches, fraying, small holes, tears, cracks, peeling, changing buttons, missing tags, etc., but there is no sign of any major damage that may cause problems with wearing it, so I think you can still wear it.

It seems that German military items have been particularly attracting attention in recent years, but there are very few existing German military items, including the historical background, and it seems that supply is not keeping up to demand.

The German army has a certain number of enthusiastic fans, so there is no doubt that it is an archival piece that even collectors will never let go of.

This is a perfect piece not only for a wardrobe, but also as a collection item and design source.
This item is rarely in stock at our shop, so if you're looking for it, don't miss this opportunity.