Luftwaffe collar liner (Kragenbinde)

Collar liners made from smooth fine cotton

The collar liners (kragenbinde) were standard issues for all ranks. Copied from originals, and adapted to the modern-day sizes, we’ve featured these liners with rounded upper corners, 5 collar button holes on the inside layer that vary with size to match the placement of the collar buttons on the jackets. When wearing the liner closed, the center button will fasten to the bridle. With an open collar, the ends will be fixed to the lower buttons of the jacket. 

Choosing the right collar size

The removable gray collars that we’re offering are made to match closely the button positions on the Fliegerblusen or tunics that we offer. This will reduce the likelihood of you having to replace the buttons on the jacket to match the spacing of the button holes. So go ahead and choose the size of your jacket. 

Historical information about the Luftwaffe collar liners

As with most armies of the period, soldiers were issued collarless shirts and several collars to replace and maintain a clean look as much as possible. With the Wehrmacht, this was a practice throughout the war, and whilst the collared knit shirts had started to be issued later in the war, the collarless shirts and collars were definitely and maintained in 1944.