Germany, Heer. A Tropical Field Blouse United Republic of three strands of white cord

three strands of white cord sewn within the hoist sleeve with the ends dangling at either end

the leather on the tab having hardened with some crazing apparent with age

1916 at Ohsweken

(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae/Ordine di San Silvestro Papa)

the reverse maker marked with logo

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Field Blouse United Republic of three strands of white cord(Heer Tropenfeldbluse). A Heer tropical field blouse, constructed of an olive drab cotton cloth. It features a narrow, turned down collar reinforced on the reverse with machine embroidered darts. Integral straps and magnetic metal buttons situated on top of the shoulders allow for the addition of straps. The cuff of each sleeve has a vertical slit which closes with two bakelite buttons for a customizable fit based on activity and field conditions.