German Army Safari Shirt

German Issue Safari Shirt

This short-sleeve safari shirt is genuine German Army issue, cut for warm weather in a plain navy blue. It has an open collar, a full button front and two flapped chest pockets, so it wears cool and still holds the small things you carry. It suits collectors of German uniforms, reenactors who need the real article, and anyone who wants a sturdy summer work shirt with military provenance.

Features

• Genuine German Army Issue — This is original government-issue clothing, made for the German military and not a commercial copy.
• Navy Blue Colorway — The solid dark navy shade has no camouflage pattern, so it works as a uniform piece or as an everyday shirt.
• Short Sleeves — Sleeves end above the elbow with a plain hem for comfort in heat.
• Open Camp Collar — The lapel-style collar is made to be worn open at the neck without a tie, which lets air move in hot conditions.
• Two Flapped Chest Pockets — A patch pocket on each side of the chest has a covering flap that keeps small items in place.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — A fabric strap on each shoulder, the traditional place to fit rank slides on a uniform shirt.
• Full Button Front — A single row of buttons runs from collar to hem for a straightforward fit.
• Straight Safari Cut — The body hangs straight, so you can wear it tucked into trousers or loose over them.

Original Specification

The shirt follows a classic military safari pattern: a short-sleeve open-collar shirt with paired chest pockets and epaulettes, built for service in warm climates. Issued kit like this is made to a government specification rather than to a fashion brand's idea of military style, and that is a big part of its appeal to collectors and reenactors. The navy color and simple layout also make it easy to wear outside a uniform context.