Salty M31 Splittertarn Zeltplane

[Jan]

Hi guys,

Just aquired this salty item for a display in an upcoming exhibition.

It´s a classic M31 splitter camouflage tentplane with the colors still very nicely preserved. The piece is bit dirty and with some signs of wear. It´s marked L.B.A.B. 38 (for the Luftwaffe)

Everybody needs a Zeltplane

Best, Jan

[Jan]

Does anyone know if these buttons were used in uniforms as well as tentplanes.

I´m going to start a separate thread on buttons found during the archaeological excavations of a German transition camp in Hanko Finland that might be of interest to many of you on this forum.

Best, Jan

[CSW]

Yes, they were indeed also used in trousers, breadbags, A-frame bags and the like.

[Jan]

Thanks Nordlicht. I will start the button thread in a couple of weeks.

Best, Jan

[Danmark]

I like this level of mild damage / wear.

I can well imagine the embers falling from the fires the artillery and bombing burning holes in material like this that then frays and wears bigger holes - to me it really conveys the horror of war in a way we will NEVER understand ........ thankfully.

[Jan]

Hi guys,

I finally got the Zeltplane in the mail.

It is even better than I anticipated showing a lot of wear, damage, tears, burn marks and dirt and grid all over. The buttons are all aluminium so I expect it to be an early war piece. There is a stamp which I will take a photo of tomorrow in daylight.

The item is very dirty. At first I thought about giving it a shower but I think I will consult museum expert first. I will post a few photos of the accumulated clay grid and other signs of heavy wear tomorrow.

Best, Jan

[JPhilip]

Hello,
In theory, three hole buttons are for equipment only, clothing had four hole buttons...
Thanks

[Jan]

Good morning, here are a few more detailed photos of the "Splittertarn Zeltplane". I kept it outside in -15 degrees Celsius to make sure no unwelcome visitors came with it.

I also photographed the faint stamp and was wondering if it could be for Luftwaffe? All help welcome!

Best, Jan

[JPhilip]

Hello,
Yes it is a Luftwaffe example : L.B.A. B 38
Thanks


Below is one of my examples

[Vocht]

I like these items.