German Army Brown Tricot Shirt

Bundeswehr Tricot Shirt

This brown tricot shirt is genuine German Army issue: a long-sleeve, quarter-zip knit pullover worn as a mid layer under a field jacket or on its own around camp. Tricot is a fine, close knit with a soft face and some natural stretch, so the shirt moves with you and sits comfortably under outer layers. It suits outdoor wear, workwear and anyone building a German kit for collecting or reenactment.

Features

• Genuine German Army Issue — Originally procured for the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, rather than made for the commercial market.
• Cotton And Nylon Blend — Cotton gives the shirt a soft feel against the skin, and nylon adds strength to the knit.
• Tricot Knit Fabric — A tight, flat knit that stretches a little and lies smooth under a jacket without bunching.
• Quarter-Zip Neck — A short front zipper opens the collar for ventilation and closes it again when the wind picks up.
• Fold-Down Collar — A deep collar can be worn turned down or zipped up to cover the neck.
• Long Banded Cuffs — Extended cuffs at the wrists keep the sleeves in place and can be folded back.
• Brown Colorway — A plain, solid brown that pairs easily with surplus field clothing and everyday outdoor gear.
• Pullover Cut — A straight, simple body with set-in sleeves that layers cleanly under shirts, smocks and parkas.

Issued Specification

The shirt follows the German Army's own pattern for a zip-neck tricot undershirt, with a sewn-in label at the collar carrying the issue details. Construction is a cotton and nylon knit with a quarter-length zipper, a fold-down collar and long wrist cuffs. Because it is original government issue, it carries the provenance collectors and reenactors look for, along with a practical design that works well as a layering shirt outdoors.