{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-zeltbahn-tent-quarter-poncho-in-splinter-pattern-reversible-camouflage-with-2-carry-straps-by-zimmermann","title":"Original German WWII Zeltbahn Tent Quarter \u0026 Poncho in Splinter Pattern Reversible Camouflage with (2) Carry Straps by Zimmermann","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The German Zeltbahn or Army Tent Quarter was a multi-purpose piece of German army regulation equipment that was issued to Wehrmacht soldiers during WWII. This piece of camouflaged material could be combined with three other to make a proper tent, or other quantities to construct shelters of various sizes, it was also used for camouflage, as a poncho or even a stretcher. This service used example comes in the very attractive reversible German Army Splinter pattern, with about half of the original aluminum buttons still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeltbahn 31 was developed in 1931 and found its origin in the square Reichswehr tent. It was made of a water repellent material called Makostoff and is imprinted with a camouflage pattern which is also known as Army Splinter Pattern (Heeres Splitter Muster 31), another phrase used was: Buntfarbenaufdruck (colourful print).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in good overall condition with several minor tears along the edges and at seams. This zeltbahn saw a very long service life, but still retains a very faint maker’s mark in one corner, which we can only read part of. The top line reads \u003cstrong\u003eZIMMERMANN\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we couldn't figure out what the rest of it says. A good research project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeltbahn 31 was developed in 1931 and found its origin in the square Reichswehr tent. It was made of a water repellent material called Makostoff and is imprinted with a camouflage pattern which is also known as Army Splinter Pattern (Heeres Splitter Muster 31), another phrase used was: Buntfarbenaufdruck (colourful print).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zeltbahn comes with the original two securing straps which are brown leather, though neither is marked. They are in very good condition, and really help complete the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA service-used example, complete with some attachment straps for German field equipment. Ready to add to your collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45247683854405,"sku":"ONSV24DWG160","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24DWG160__09.jpg?v=1783006562","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-zeltbahn-tent-quarter-poncho-in-splinter-pattern-reversible-camouflage-with-2-carry-straps-by-zimmermann","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}