East German Strichtarn Camo Summer Field Jacket
- SKU
- S91190200
- Material
- Cotton, Polyester
- Style
- Military, Vintage
Description
NVA Strichtarn Field Jacket
This is the summer field jacket issued to East Germany's Nationale Volksarmee (NVA), cut in the Strichtarn pattern that marked East German soldiers through the Cold War. Strichtarn translates as "line camouflage," and collectors often call it raindrop for its short vertical dashes on a tan ground. The jacket was made for warm-weather field wear. Today it is sought by Cold War collectors, reenactors, and anyone who wants a genuine Eastern Bloc uniform piece instead of a commercial camo shirt.
Features
- Strichtarn Raindrop Pattern — Thin brown vertical dashes over a khaki-tan base break up the outline in grass, brush and woodland.
- Cotton-Polyester Blend — The mixed fabric pairs the comfort of cotton with the added durability and quicker drying of polyester.
- Concealed Button Front — A covered placket hides the front buttons so nothing snags on gear or brush.
- Two Flap Chest Pockets — Flapped pockets on each side of the chest keep maps, notebooks and small items secure.
- Upper Sleeve Pockets — A small flapped pocket on each upper arm holds a pen, lighter or other item you want within reach.
- Lower Hand Pockets — Side-entry pockets at the waist give you somewhere to put your hands or stash gloves.
- Buttoned Cuffs — Single-button cuffs let you close the sleeves against insects or loosen them in the heat.
- Point Collar — A traditional turn-down collar with a top button can be worn open or fastened at the neck.
East German Army Issue
This jacket was produced for the East German Army, not made for the commercial market, and it carries the original cut, pocket layout and printed pattern of NVA summer field dress. The interior label at the collar is part of its government-issue provenance. Pair it with matching Strichtarn trousers for a complete NVA field uniform, or wear it on its own as a light outer layer.
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Size Chest S 34″ -> 37″ M 38″ -> 41″ L 42″ -> 45″ XL 46″ -> 49″ 2XL 50″ -> 53″ 3XL 54″ -> 57″
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Customer Reviews
Top customer reviews
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He wont take it off nowI ordered this East German Strichtarn camo jacket for my husband because hes been wanting something lightweight for the summer and I thought the pattern looked intresting on him. The packaging was neat and it came faster than I expected maybe three days after I placed the order which was a nice surprise. I served 22 years in the Army and Ive seen my share of camo patterns but this strichtarn stuff is different its got those straight vertical lines running through it which is kind of unique. My husband basically took it over the minute I unwrapped it hes been wearing it out to the garden and to walk the dog every evening since. The material feels like itll hold up its that lighter cotton feel not heavy at all which is what you want for summer. The pockets are deep enough for his gloves and whatever else he shoves in there and the buttons all seem sturdy enough. I tried it on once and its comfortable but like I said he wears it more than I do.
Really glad I picked this up the quality is better than I thought itd be for the price.
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Love itI bought this mostly as a display piece and to wear out hiking but I ended up wearing it WAY more than I planned, its actually really functional and the fabric is heavier than you'd think for a summer jacket which I personally like. The camo pattern is just so different from anything modern and people always ask me about it when Im out on the trail. Mine had what looked like a small field repair near one of the lower pockets but it was neatly done and honestly kind of cool knowing this thing probably saw REAL use.
Super happy with this purchase.
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Better Than Expected ConditionThe rain drop pattern is crisp with good contrast between the olive drab base and the darker vertical dashes... not faded out like some of the stuff you see on Etsy or eBay where it's basically a solid green blob. Mine had all original buttons intact and the cotton-poly blend fabric still feels substantial, no thin spots or dry rot. For context, the Strichtarn pattern was adopted by the NVA in 1965 to replace the older Blumentarn, and this one based on the cut and pocket config (4 pockets, concealed arm pocket buttons) looks to be a later production, probably late 70s or early 80s. European sizing runs a bit different than US so measure yourself... don't just go by your normal shirt size.
Authentic NVA issue in near-unissued condition
Strichtarn pattern is vibrant and not faded
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grab it while you canThis is genuine East German Army issue from a country that doesn't exist anymore, and once these are gone, nobody's making more in factories that closed decades ago. Mine arrived in essentially unissued condition with that distinct old warehouse smell that tells you it's legit 1980s stock. The Strichtarn rain drop pattern is crisp and clear, not faded like some surplus, and the cotton-poly blend is surprisingly sturdy. All buttons were intact and the fabric feels substantial. For $24, you're getting a piece of Cold War history that actually fits modern sizing.
Distinctive Strichtarn camo pattern (rain drop) stands out from modern multicam
Sizing runs slightly slim (order up if you plan to layer)
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Cool pieceThese old east german surplus items are drying up fast and once there gone thats it, nobodys making more Strichtarn jackets in a factory that dosent exist anymore in a country that dosent exist anymore lol. Condition on mine was basically unissued, still had that old warehouse smell to it.
Unissued surplus condition, feels like opening a time capsule from 1985