Summer jacket Drillich M42

How to choose the size?

In the photo, a man with a chest of 100 cm in an XL jacket, worn on a shirt. So it is clearly large, better use L. However, if he'd wore it over a field jacket, it'd be just right.

To measure your chest you should use a flexible meter, or at least a rope. You can compare data from table below with any jacket that you have and that fits you.
• Jacket chest — the maximum girth of a bare chest (on inhale) recommended for a given jacket size (that is, if your chest is even one centimeter larger, take the next size). Size in brackets: the width of the chest on the jacket, lying flat on the floor (at the level of the 3rd button on top). The jacket is designed to be worn over the field blouse.
• Shoulder widht — along the shoulder seam from sleeve to sleeve and behind the neck; This is a very important size, use it to compare it with an existing similar jacket that you probably fit.
• Sleeve lenght — maximum of the sleeve lenght.
• Back height — the length of the back from the collar to the bottom, excluding the collar. We never have jackets of another length!

The main size of the jacket is the chest girth. You need to start with it. Other sizes either depend on it or are listed for reference. If you choose the size according to the principle “well, I wear L”, then you can be mistaken, because L is a conditional size, which means simply “large”.

If you do not understand the table and you need help, write or call us, we will help you to find the size.

You can choose the size you need from those in the list near "Add to Cart" button. If we don't have any size, you won't find it there. Other sizes may appear later.

Description

The M42-pattern summer tunic is made from sturdy feldgrau cotton herringbone twill. Its lightweight construction without a lining is comfortable for warm-weather wear and reproduces the standard M42 cut: four patch pockets without pleats, pointed pentagonal flaps, a turn-down collar and a six-button front closure.

The removable pebbled buttons are secured inside with S-shaped rings, following the practical construction of the period garment. Loops are provided for shoulder boards, while insignia and shoulder boards can be selected separately for the required impression. The tunic is suitable for historical reenactment, museum display, film productions and private collections. It forms a matching set with the Drillich trousers and summer cap, which are sold separately.

Historical reference.

The Drillichanzug working uniform was introduced for the German Army in April 1933. It was made from lightweight linen or cotton herringbone twill and was originally left undyed, ranging from light grey to almost white. The set was used for training, barrack duties and weapon maintenance to preserve the wool field uniform.

An order dated 12 February 1940 specified the reed-green shade known as Schilfgrün for Drillich clothing. Soldiers increasingly wore the lightweight work uniform as summer field clothing, and in early 1942 a four-pocket summer tunic appeared in the cut of the wool Feldbluse. It was worn with the standard insignia.

The 1942 model had plain patch pockets without pleats and pointed pentagonal flaps, simplifying production and reducing fabric consumption. The following model used simpler rectangular pocket flaps. Removable buttons were often secured inside with S-shaped rings, allowing them to be taken off quickly before washing.