Luftwaffe Flak Leutnant Officer Tunic

Product Description:  A finely preserved and highly collectible example of a World War II German Air Force officer’s uniform, this Luftwaffe Flak Leutnant Officer Tunic embodies the refined tailoring and unmistakable presence associated with Luftwaffe anti-aircraft (Flak) officers. Constructed in field-gray wool, the tunic features elegant officer-grade details, including a period aiguillette cord, three loops for awards, 1 loop for ribbon bar, and Iron Cross Spange by J. Rettenmaier & Söhne, all of which contribute to its formal and authoritative appearance.

The tunic retains its original sewn-in shoulder boards and Leutnant rank collar tabs, both exhibiting minor loss to the silver bullion, consistent with age and service. These details further reinforce its authenticity and period character.

The interior retains a Luftwaffenverkaufsabteilung label, indicating official distribution through Luftwaffe channels, further enhancing its authenticity and desirability among advanced collectors. The tunic is tailored to a trim officer’s silhouette, measuring approximately 20 inches from collar to tail, 19 inches armpit to armpit, and 25 inches from shoulder seam to cuff.

Overall condition is excellent for its age and wartime use, with a noted dime-sized hole to the front left pocket and light, even wear throughout. These minor imperfections do little to detract from the tunic’s strong display value and historical integrity.

As a representative garment of the Luftwaffe’s Flak branch, responsible for Germany’s anti-aircraft defense during the Second World War, this tunic offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a distinguished and evocative piece of military history, combining rarity, provenance, and visual impact.

Historical Description: The Luftwaffe, the air force of the German military during the Third Reich, was established in 1935. Over the next 10 years, Luftwaffe troops wore a huge variety of uniforms. Enlisted men generally wore uniforms issued from military depots. Most enlisted soldiers had wool trousers and a short jacket with two internal lower pockets, called a Fliegerbluse, as well as a dressier 4-pocket tunic, the Tuchrock. Officers wore the same general uniform styles, but as officers had to supply their own uniforms, they usually wore tailor made versions. There were also myriad varieties of specialized uniforms worn by certain units or in specific situations, from the tuxedo-style “gala” formal wear uniform of the pre-war period, to the plain coveralls worn by crews of anti-aircraft cannons. There were work uniforms, tropical and summer uniforms, and camouflage clothing for airborne troops and other Luftwaffe soldiers in ground combat. Flight crews had their own specialized gear, including leather jackets and warm, electrically heated suits. Most but not all Luftwaffe uniform jackets bore the Luftwaffe emblem of a flying eagle holding a swastika.

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