SS M40 Camo Smock Blurred Edge by Richard Underwood Militaria
Waffen SS Blurred Edge Smock M40
The Waffen SS camouflage smock was not only one of the best ideas introduced to the combat soldier in WW2 but also one of the most iconic German SS items of clothing.
The Waffen SS had 3 designs of over smocks, the most popular ones are the M1940 and the M1942. These smocks where made in various camouflage patterns.
The Model 1940 is also called the M40, M1940 or second pattern.
The M40 over smock was designed to be worn over the wool tunic and over the webbing so it had large opening on the sides at chest height to allow the wearer access to his tunic and webbing. In the field though the practice by the SS soldiers was to wear the webbing over the smock as it was not very practical to wear the smock over the webbing.
This high quality replica of the Blurred edge or Rauchtarn, M40 camouflage smock has all the features of the original German WW2 camouflage smock including:
- Large openings on each on side at chest height with flaps to allow access to the tunic below.
- Over head design with a low cut opening which is closed by a lace up system (the earlier M38 smock used elastic but the M40 used a standard lace).
- The waist has an elastic cord sewn into it.
- The sleeve cuffs have an elastic cord sewn into them.
- The sleeves are extended so the camouflage covers part of the hands, this was often tucked up or altered to be shorter.
- The smock is fully reversible one side is Spring/Summer Blurred edge camouflage and the other side is Autumn/Winter Blurred edge camouflage which is normally just called Spring to Autumn.
- The fabric is the correct material which is cotton duck and this replica has the correct touch which is a similar feel to a wax jacket, unlike most of the cheaper replicas which are just normal cotton.
Sizing
Please note you will need to allow the smock to fit over the wool tunic, so we recommend you order the following size to fit your actual chest (this will give you enough room to wear a wool tunic underneath).
Sizes: Large 38 to 40 inch chest. X-Large 42 to 44 inch chest. XX-Large 46 to 48 inch chest.
Richard Underwood code is 15369
Waffen SS Blurred Edge Smock M40
The Waffen SS camouflage smock was not only one of the best ideas introduced to the combat soldier in WW2 but also one of the most iconic German SS items of clothing.
The Waffen SS had 3 designs of over smocks, the most popular ones are the M1940 and the M1942. These smocks where made in various camouflage patterns.
The Model 1940 is also called the M40, M1940 or second pattern.
The M40 over smock was designed to be worn over the wool tunic and over the webbing so it had large opening on the sides at chest height to allow the wearer access to his tunic and webbing. In the field though the practice by the SS soldiers was to wear the webbing over the smock as it was not very practical to wear the smock over the webbing.
This high quality replica of the Blurred edge or Rauchtarn, M40 camouflage smock has all the features of the original German WW2 camouflage smock including:
- Large openings on each on side at chest height with flaps to allow access to the tunic below.
- Over head design with a low cut opening which is closed by a lace up system (the earlier M38 smock used elastic but the M40 used a standard lace).
- The waist has an elastic cord sewn into it.
- The sleeve cuffs have an elastic cord sewn into them.
- The sleeves are extended so the camouflage covers part of the hands, this was often tucked up or altered to be shorter.
- The smock is fully reversible one side is Spring/Summer Blurred edge camouflage and the other side is Autumn/Winter Blurred edge camouflage which is normally just called Spring to Autumn.
- The fabric is the correct material which is cotton duck and this replica has the correct touch which is a similar feel to a wax jacket, unlike most of the cheaper replicas which are just normal cotton.
Sizing
Please note you will need to allow the smock to fit over the wool tunic, so we recommend you order the following size to fit your actual chest (this will give you enough room to wear a wool tunic underneath).
Sizes: Large 38 to 40 inch chest. X-Large 42 to 44 inch chest. XX-Large 46 to 48 inch chest.
Richard Underwood code is 15369
| Brand | Richard Underwood Militaria R.U.M. |
|---|---|
| Restricted Product? | No |
| Affiliation | German |
| Material | Cotton |
| Colour | German SS Camo |
| Jacket/Tunic Style | Combat, Overhead Smock |