BW mechanic's coverall, olive drab, surplus

4.7(22)
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$24.99
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Product description

West German or post-wall German issue coveralls, probably a model for mechanics and armored vehicle crew. A very functional model with a good fit, durable zippers, and all. You get a lot of quality for the price.

The exact model may vary depending on the year of manufacture. The most usual pattern is this: two-way zipper closure and six pockets: two on the chest, two on the sides, and two on the legs. All are zippered. Velcro adjustment tabs are provided at the leg- and sleeve cuffs. The sleeves quite often have German flags on them. They are easy to remove in case you don't like them, but leaving them on can work as a conversation starter.

The material is thick, very durable gray-green cotton. If you want to play it safe, wash in 40 degrees Celsius, but we suspect 60 degrees isn't too much for these.

Size info

Sizes in the German system, with the user's recommended height/chest in the brackets. The sizes are quite accurately measured but will allow for some insulating layers worn underneath. If you intend to stuff much clothing underneath, take one size wider.

Occasionally, we get coveralls that were made for a specific user. These one-offs are in the format of user height, user chest circumference, and garment inseam length.

Genuine army surplus

These are used and might have seen messy use, so expect stains and all kinds of old smudges. However, they are intact, usually washed, and in fully serviceable condition. A few examples might have some insignia or traces of them.

Reviews
4.7(22)

ERIC S. en

13.05.2020Verified purchase
One of the coolest items of clothing I've ever purchased at any price. I'm 5'10" and 170 lbs, and the size 08 fit me perfectly; the waistband drawstring allows adjustment to give a more tailored look. They're constructed of heavyweight cotton and feel indestructible, with heavy duty zippers, pockets where you need them and an all-around badass attitude. I was wearing these while working in my Brooklyn shop and stepped out to the hardware store to get some stuff and a cute girl asked me where I got them, so there's that, too. A steal at 5 times the price.

Erik M. en

06.04.2020Verified purchase
Both arrived in excellent condition and fit perfectly, even going up one size.<br /> The first one made in 1989 has no reflective panels on it.<br /> The second made in 2005 has reflective stripes around the arms and the bottom of the leg.<br /> Aside from that they both look the same, picture shows it looking grey, but they are OLIVE DRAB.<br /> <br /> I did find some ancient crumbs of the soldier's snack in one of of the pockets which was quite disgusting.

Rod R. en

15.10.2018Verified purchase
10/10 came with a bounty wrapper, who ever had it before me had great taste. It smells a bit musty and the arms are short but otherwise it's fine. The short arms seem to be a theme with German gear. I have a liner that has the same problem. Mine also has the reflectors mentioned on other reviews.