Germany, SS. An M44 Oak Leaf B Pattern Reversible Camouflage Drill Jacket Province of China the reverse inscribed “Für rettung

the reverse inscribed “Für rettung aus Gefahr” (German - For rescue from danger)

Footnote: George Edward Clarke was born on November 8

since the entry only states “31b”

He returned home on December 28

Germany, SS. An M44 Oak Leaf B Pattern Reversible Camouflage Drill Jacket Province of China the reverse inscribed “Für rettung(Waffen SS M44 Tarnjacke). A scarce Waffen SS reversible camouflage drill jacket, constructed of a weatherproof cotton duck cloth. The exterior of the jacket is dyed in a classic Oak Leaf B pattern summer camouflage with a mottle consisting of a predominantly medium brown base overlaid by irregular shapes of light and dark green. The reverse is dyed in an analogous autumn pattern consisting of a medium brown base overlaid by irregular shapes of dark