German army white tee

[David Reza]

Hey guys! Im Looking for your knowledge. I just saw this post about a suposely german army white tee from the 70's. Do you know something about it? Do you have any insight about this piece? Any data or information Will be apreciated

 

[Aloysius]

Why would someone be making fake modern German military surplus?

 

[Tom71]

Well, it certainly looks like the ones they gave me later on.

Not that anybody ever wore them. The green ones were the go-to, and all the gf’s wanted to have the tank top with the national eagle application.

 

[Tom71]

Why would someone be making fake modern German military surplus?

I never really appreciated the quality of some of the old stuff. I was one of the last generations who got the old moleskin uniforms when the new gear was being tested and even Gore-Tex made its first appearance.

I have since always bought some NOS pants and Field Jackets for gardening work etc. Indestructible, and they cost just a song.

 

[Aloysius]

I never really appreciated the quality of some of the old stuff. I was one of the last generations who got the old moleskin uniforms when the new gear was being tested and even Gore-Tex made its first appearance.

Ah I missed the bit where he said "from the 70s", but my point was that the surplus ones (even deadstock) sell for a low enough price that there wouldn't be much incentive to make a fake.

 

[Marc mndt]

but my point was that the surplus ones (even deadstock) sell for a low enough price that there wouldn't be much incentive to make a fake.

I present to you the military waffle thermal shirt by The Real McCoy's.

 

[Tom71]

Ah I missed the bit where he said "from the 70s", but my point was that the surplus ones (even deadstock) sell for a low enough price that there wouldn't be much incentive to make a fake.

I don’t really know about US Army issue, but for “old” German Army surplus, there’s essentially three sources:
- deadstock items,
- used originals; they cost virtually nothing
- new items “according to old mil-spec” (Which I guess is a flexible enough category) I usually buy these, but am picky about the materials used. For new moleskin pants, it will be ca. EUR 30 which is a price where I don’t ask too many questions.

I am off-and-on considering a German Airforce Flight Jacket, but then I’d probably like to see them before purchase. They are priced at a level where it’s more attractive to cut some corners (I.e. Steerhide instead of the original Goatskin). They have a pretty distinctive look with the blousy silhouette and slate grey leather.

 

[Leather_nube]

I present to you the military waffle thermal shirt by The Real McCoy's.

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Or….. one could save some money

https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/bw-t-shirt/68321

 

[Aloysius]

I present to you the military waffle thermal shirt by The Real McCoy's.

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That’s a repro sold as RMC though. The buyers are getting it for that purpose.

 

[David Reza]

I don’t really know about US Army issue, but for “old” German Army surplus, there’s essentially three sources:
- deadstock items,
- used originals; they cost virtually nothing
- new items “according to old mil-spec” (Which I guess is a flexible enough category) I usually buy these, but am picky about the materials used. For new moleskin pants, it will be ca. EUR 30 which is a price where I don’t ask too many questions.

I am off-and-on considering a German Airforce Flight Jacket, but then I’d probably like to see them before purchase. They are priced at a level where it’s more attractive to cut some corners (I.e. Steerhide instead of the original Goatskin). They have a pretty distinctive look with the blousy silhouette and slate grey leather.

This is very interesting! And for this piece in particular do you know something? It was a common under shirt in the old days?

 

[Tom71]

This is very interesting! And for this piece in particular do you know something? It was a common under shirt in the old days?

Yes, it was the undershirt for the Dress Uniform (formal occasions or administrative services).
It had to be combined with dark grey trouser, a blue shirt, black tie and the light grey dress unIform jacket (including epaulets and insignia).

 

[David Reza]

Yes, it was the undershirt for the Dress Uniform (formal occasions or administrative services).
It had to be combined with dark grey trouser, a blue shirt, black tie and the light grey dress unIform jacket (including epaulets and insignia).

Are they confortable? A bit see-through? Do you think can be wear for casual?

 

[Aloysius]

Yes, it was the undershirt for the Dress Uniform (formal occasions or administrative services).
It had to be combined with dark grey trouser, a blue shirt, black tie and the light grey dress unIform jacket (including epaulets and insignia).

You must have looked sharp in that!

 

[Tom71]

Are they confortable? A bit see-through? Do you think can be wear for casual?

I don’t really remember. Not too comfortable., I guess. Probably a bit rough, yes.

I wouldn’t necessarily wear them casually. A bit too much wife-beater vibes. But not an absolute no either.

 

[Tom71]

You must have looked sharp in that!

Well, they weren’t particularly well cut. I was wearing BDU’s 99% anyway. And it was boys-only so the measure for attractiveness was how much you could drink.