{"product_id":"original-rare-german-wwii-waffen-ss-zeltbahn-tent-quarter-poncho-in-oak-pattern-a-camouflage-1","title":"Original Rare German WWII Waffen-SS Zeltbahn Tent Quarter \u0026 Poncho in Oak Pattern A Camouflage","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The German \u003cem\u003eZeltbahn\u003c\/em\u003e (Tent Sheet) 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 example comes in the very attractive reversible German Waffen-SS Oak Pattern A pattern, with most of the original aluminum buttons still present.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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 \u003cem\u003eMakostoff\u003c\/em\u003e and is imprinted with a variety of camouflage patterns, known in general as in general as \u003cem\u003eBuntfarbenaufdruck\u003c\/em\u003e (colorful print). This example is marked with the Waffen-SS specific \"Oak Pattern A\" (\u003cem\u003eEichenlaubmuster\u003c\/em\u003e) camouflage, which was in use 1943–1945. This pattern was based on the earlier Platanenmuster (\u003cem\u003ePlane Tree Pattern\u003c\/em\u003e) used 1937–1942.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows moderate wear, with some tears around the edge, as well as some torn through grommets and patched repairs. The camouflage shows fading as well due to the wear, but is still very attractive. We were not able to find any markings, but this is definitely an original WWII example. It is complete aside from missing buttons. Ready to display!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how to wear\/use it here: http:\/\/www.dererstezug.com\/UsingTheZeltbahn.htm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40457823289413,"sku":"ONSV22NCS165","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22NCS165__01.jpg?v=1671277848","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-rare-german-wwii-waffen-ss-zeltbahn-tent-quarter-poncho-in-oak-pattern-a-camouflage-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}