Germany, Heer. A Pair of Tropical Wehrmacht Heer Field Service Trousers for Enlisted Men

(Wehrmacht Heer Tropenhose). An example of tropical Wehrmacht (Heer) service trousers as worn by enlisted personnel in the entire Mediterranean theater of war, including Africa and Southern Italy. These trousers are constructed of light olive-drab cotton twill with a corduroy pattern, and feature one diagonal-slit pocket per side in the front. There is an additional small horizontal-slit watch fob pocket on the right side immediately to the left of the diagonal slit pocket. The front of these trousers feature a 265 mm long vertical slit that is secured shut via a series of 3 mismatched buttons, missing two, that are met by hidden reinforced buttonholes on the opposing side. Immediately to the left and right of the frontal opening is a vertical slit to allow for the threading-through of an integral belt, which is now missing. Along the right rear of these trousers is an additional horizontal-slit pocket that is secured shut via a single button (missing). These trousers are unlined, for the exception of the waistband and pockets, which are lined with off-white cotton. Towards the rear of the waistband are a pair of straps with a single zink button (missing one), for the attachment of optional suspenders. On each pant leg cuff is a 15 cm long slit, without buttons or a string to secure them shut. These trousers measure approximately 39 cm across the waist (seam to seam), with an inseam of 62 cm, and an overall pant length of 90 cm. This is a fine example of worn tropical Wehrmacht Heer field service trousers, with moderate material fatigue, some missing buttons, and exhibiting field repair throughout, in near very fine condition.