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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
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World War II ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
117317Description:
This three-piece uniform is from the German Army (Heer) of the Wehrmacht during World War II. It is made of gray-green wool and contains three pieces that include a jacket, breeches, and service cap number 117317.1. The jacket has the national symbol of Nazi Germany on the proper right breast and the green and silver collar tabs indicate the rank of an officer. It also has epaulets with an 'HV' insignia that stands for the Heeresverwaltung Army Administration.Date:
1939 – 1945Materials:
WoolCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Dr. George T. AitkinRelated Entities:
Dr. George T. Aitkin (donor) German Army (is related to)Alternate names: Heer
The German Army (Heer) was the land force of the Wehrmacht, which was the armed forces of Nazi Germany. It functioned from 1935 until it dissolved after the end of the war in 1946. During World War II, roughly 13 million soldiers served in the army with the peak being in 1943 with over 6 million troops.
