German work trousers

[herringbonekid]

this is an interesting pair of German work trousers (i asked the seller what is stamped on the buttons and it is 'Deutsche Mode'). they have the 'upturned pocket flaps' (which are really just fancy welts but look at first glance like pocket flaps due to the shape. most trousers that have this type of pocket tend to be German or northern European.

they aslo have an unusual extra rear pocket below the standard one on the right. i'm guessing this would be for a ruler or similar tool (the seller informed me that this pocket is 9" deep).

any of the German readers recognise this type of trouser ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-4...s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item257a8b9390&_uhb=1

 

[herringbonekid]

relisted:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160975148271

 

[Baron Kurtz]

9" deep! Maybe to hold the shaft of a hammer, or a screwdriver, or something. Assuming that pocket is original to the trousers and not an addition to hide a hole …

 

[herringbonekid]

if they had been 10" less in the waist i'd have bought them.

 

[Two Types]

If they had been ten inches wider at the cuffs, I'd have bought them!