Germany, SS. A Pair of Allgemeine-SS Officer’s Trousers

(Allgemeine-SS Offiziers Stiefelhose). A pair of Allgemeine-SS Officer’s breeches, constructed of black wool. The front has one diagonal-slit pocket at waist height per side, with a small horizontal-slit fob pocket to the left of the right-side pocket, with an additional horizontal-slit pocket on the ride side of the reverse, secured shut via a single black bakelite button. The front flaps are secured shut via four mismatched vertically mounted buttons (missing one), that are met by an equal number of reinforced hidden button-holes on the opposing side. On the rear of the exterior, along the waist, is an integral belt with magnetic metal hardware for size adjustment. These trousers are unlined, for the exception of the waistband, crotch, and pockets, which are lined with grey rayon fabric. Sewn to the outside liner of these trousers are a series of three pairs of two black bakelite buttons for the optional attachment of suspenders. Running along the exterior of the pant legs is a strip of bright white piping, denoting use by an officer. This pair measures approximately 39 cm across the waist (seam to seam), with an inseam of 68 cm, and an overall length of 95 cm. A well preserved pair of Allgemeine-SS officer’s trousers, with some staining (possibly from a liquid containing bleach) on the rear, in overall near very fine condition.