Luftwaffe tropical shirt

A Luftwaffe tropical shirt was a standard issue, tan or khaki cotton service shirt worn by German Air Force (Luftwaffe) personnel, including paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger), serving in hot climates such as North Africa, Italy, and the Mediterranean during World War II. It was designed for comfort and practicality in hot weather, often worn on its own or under a tropical tunic. The shirts were typically made from a lightweight tan or khaki cotton twill material, chosen for its breathability and durability in harsh, sunny environments.
Color: The color was a distinct tan/khaki, which would often fade with sun exposure and washing into various sand-like tones, providing a degree of natural camouflage.
Style: They were generally available in both long-sleeved and short-sleeved variants. Long-sleeved versions often had buttoned cuffs. Most were a four-button pullover style, buttoning halfway down the front, though some fully buttoned versions also existed.

This item:
In a very good condition this short sleeve variant. All buttons present including the pebbled shoulder buttons. Luftwaffe Abnahme stempel, unit marked and dated 1942, maker marked