Amazing and very scarce genuine WWII German M40 Fliegerbluse, of the type introduced on May 6, 1940 for Other Ranks of the Luftwaffe. Based upon the jacket adopted in 1935, this upgraded version features two outer pockets in the lower section and two inner pockets in the upper part. The Fliegerbluse remained the standard regulation uniform for all aircrews and non-flying personnel in the Air Force of the III. Reich throughout the whole conflict, including Fallschirmjäger and other ground units.
In perfect condition, this tunic retains all its original buttons, collar hooks and belt hooks. The dark blue color of both the collar tabs and shoulder boards piping indicates that the owner belonged to the Medical Department. All original insignias are still present -- breast eagle, Feldwebel rank stripe (Sergeant) and trade badge on left sleeve.
Ink markings applied on the inner pocket are clearly legible.
The historical artifacts for sale at PARATROOPER’s are intended for collectors, history enthusiasts, historians and museum curators. These items do not glorify or promote any of the political, ideological or racial opinions related to the global conflicts that bathed the 20th century in blood.
Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.
