Luftwaffe FLAK NCO's Flight Blouse
Luftwaffe FLAK NCO's Flight Blouse (Fliegerbluse). The Luftwaffe flight blouse was originally introduced in early 1935 and was based on the Fliegerbluse worn earlier by the DLV (Deutscher Luftsport Verband). The flight blouse remained in service through-out the war with minor modifications. The blue/grey wool construction flight blouse features a vertical French fly style, front closure with four glass type buttons on the right front panel and the corresponding, hidden button-holes on the left front panel. The blouse has a single metal hook and eye at the neck for a secure closure. A nicely machine-embroidered Luftwaffe breast-eagle is nicely machine-sewn to the blouse. NCO Braid is nicely machine-sewn around the collar of the tunic. The collar is having a pair of machine-sewn red coloured collar tabs with one rank gull attached, indicating a 'Unteroffizier der Flakartillerie'. The tunic is complete with a nice pair of slip-on type shoulder-boards. All insignia are original period applied. The interior of the flight blouse is partially lined in light grey coloured rayon. The flight blouse is nicely RB.Nr. marked and there are size markings (chest size 84cms). There are some minor (moth)damages and/or traces of usage, see photos. Nice original FLAK NCO's flight blouse in very good condition!