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🇩🇪 GENUINE 1959 West German Bundeswehr Luftwaffe Wool Field Jacket — Feller-Eckert, Lauingen — With Original Sleeve Patches
A rare and authentic piece of Cold War military history. This is a genuine West German Bundeswehr Luftwaffe (Air Force) wool field jacket, manufactured in December 1959 by Feller-Eckert of Lauingen/Donau — one of the contracted suppliers to the early Bundeswehr after West Germany\'s rearmament in the mid-1950s.
This jacket was made just four years after the Bundeswehr was formally established in 1955, placing it firmly in the foundational era of the new West German armed forces. Original Luftwaffe wings patch and West German tricolour flag patch (black-red-gold) remain sewn to the left sleeve — incredibly rare to find intact on a circulated piece.
✅ KEY DETAILS
- Branch: West German Bundeswehr — Luftwaffe (Air Force)
- Manufacturer: Feller-Eckert, Lauingen/Donau, West Germany
- Date: December 1959 (stamped 12/59)
- Contract: USI 4a/06/04563/11/19
- Size: 178/100-64.5 (178cm height / 100cm chest / 64.5cm waist)
- Colour: Field Grey (Feldgrau)
- Material: Wool exterior / Cotton tan lining
- Pockets: 4 exterior (2 chest flap + 2 lower) + interior pocket
- Epaulettes: Both shoulders present
- Patches: Left sleeve — Luftwaffe wings + West German flag (both original and intact)
- Interior stamps: Contract number and inspection/re-issue stamp Z8/86-95/100
- Closure: Concealed/hidden button front + collar hook
📏 MEASUREMENTS
- Chest (flat x2): ~20\" per tape / ~40\" chest [CONFIRM]
- Shoulder to Shoulder: ~18\" per tape [CONFIRM]
- Length (collar to hem): ~28–29\" per tape [CONFIRM]
- Sleeve Length: ~25\" per tape [CONFIRM]
German military sizing: 178/100-64.5 = approx. 5\'10\" / 40\" chest / 25\" waist
📦 WHAT\'S INCLUDED
- 1x Bundeswehr Luftwaffe wool field jacket as shown, with original sleeve patches
⚠️ CONDITION NOTES
- Cotton lining shows age toning and light wear consistent with a 65+ year old issued garment
- [CHECK lining at underarm seams and cuff facings for any separation]
- [CHECK wool exterior carefully under strong light for any moth damage or thin spots]
- [CHECK all front buttons and epaulette buttons for security]
- Sleeve patches appear fully intact and original — not re-sewn
- Interior inspection stamp visible and clear
- No major holes, repairs, or moth damage visible in listing photos
📚 HISTORICAL CONTEXTThe Bundeswehr was founded on November 12, 1955 following West Germany\'s admission to NATO. This jacket, dated December 1959, represents the earliest era of the newly reconstituted West German military. The Luftwaffe (Air Force) branch patches make this piece particularly desirable to collectors of Cold War and early Bundeswehr militaria.
Sold as found. From a smoke-free home. Please review all photos carefully. International buyers welcome — contact for shipping quote. This is a genuine issued military garment, not a reproduction.
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