Fallschirmjäger m40 Green Jump Smock

Grunmeliert jump smock for the Fallschirmjager reenactors and collectors

The second pattern Fallschirmjager jump smock in the green flecked fabric is mostly associated with the Invasion of Crete. However, green jump smocks have been used everywhere the Fallschirmjager fought, including the low-lands, North Africa, Italy and Normandy. 

Featuring top and bottom pockets. Step-in style and authentic green flecked fabric that repels water. Completed with factory-stitched breast eagle on the same grunmeliert fabric.

In addition, this item has elastic Internal cuffs. Armpit vents, Belt hook holes. Leather tabs for the zippers. Zig-zag stitched under the collar. snaps buttons. 

How to choose your size for the Green Jump Smock

The smock was meant to be baggy, in order to fit all the equipment inside. This smock is designed with the original use in mind and hence the garment is spacious. Choose your chest size if you want to wear it over the shirt, tunic, fliegerbluse, webbing and gas mask bag and retain that authentic Fallschirmjager look.  

Historical Info about the German Paratrooper jump smock

An overall garment for German paratroopers to protect lines from being entangled with equipment. After a jump, this smock was usually kept by the soldier to provide extra pockets and as a rain cover. It was many a time worn in every scenario because it gave the paratroopers the symbol of an elite unit.

This model is an improved version over the Crete Smock (2nd pattern). It is considered to be more practical, especially when nature calls.

Pick the sizes for the tunic. These smocks are made larger to fit onto a fliegerbluse or Luftwaffe Tunic.