Second War German Africa Corps (Dak) M40 Tropical Shorts GTRexclude version with ball hinge

version with ball hinge

with Ivan indicating he had six months previous military service with the 2nd Regiment

and Wehrmacht Long Service Medal

marked “100” on ring

Second War German Africa Corps (Dak) M40 Tropical Shorts GTRexclude version with ball hingeThis is a pair of German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) model Tropical M40 shorts (Kurze Hose), crafted out of olive coloured medium cotton and olive thread. In place of a zipper, it features four metal cross stitched buttons facing outwards, and two metal cross stitched buttons to ensure a snug fit. There is a small horizontal slit pocket to the front left and two horizontal slit pockets on both front sides. There is also a horizontal slit