GERMAN WHITE SH/SL SERVICE SHIRT USED

Original-issue German Bundeswehr white short-sleeve service shirt, pulled from genuine military stores and ready to move through your apparel and surplus channels. This is the real article worn by German service personnel with their summer service dress — clean, sharp, and instantly recognizable to collectors, reenactors, and anyone who appreciates authentic European military tailoring.

A True Surplus Classic

The Bundeswehr service shirt is a workhorse of German military dress uniform. Crisp white, traditionally cut, and built with the kind of detailing you only get from a government contract. Because it was made to a uniform spec — not a fast-fashion spec — the construction is consistent and the silhouette is timeless. That makes it an easy sell across multiple customer types in a single SKU.

Who Buys This Shirt

• Military surplus collectors rounding out a Bundeswehr uniform set
• Reenactors and living-history hobbyists needing authentic period-correct dress shirts
• Cadet groups, security firms, and uniform programs looking for an affordable, properly tailored white service shirt
• Fashion-forward shoppers drawn to milsurp pieces — the epaulet shoulders and twin chest pockets read as utilitarian style with serious heritage
• Theatrical and film wardrobe buyers sourcing genuine European military pieces on a budget

Construction & Features

• 50% cotton / 50% polyester poplin-style blend — breathable enough for warm-weather wear, with the wrinkle resistance and easy-care performance the military demanded
• Short sleeves with turn-back cuffs for a clean, finished hem
• Twin pleated chest pockets with scalloped, button-down flaps
• Shoulder epaulets (straps) for rank slides — a defining detail of the Bundeswehr service shirt
• Pointed turn-down collar that wears well open or under a tie
• Full button-front placket with matching white buttons
• Interior contract stamp with German size code (Köpergröße / Halsweite) at the inner collar — the mark of genuine Bundeswehr issue

Fit, Sizing & Styling

German military shirts are tagged in continental sizing, typically combining height (Körpergröße) and collar width (Halsweite). The cut runs trim through the torso with a slightly longer body for tucking. Pair it with field trousers and a beret for a uniform look, or untuck it over chinos for that surplus-meets-streetwear vibe that keeps milsurp moving with younger customers.

Condition

Used / pre-issued condition. Expect honest signs of prior service — light wear, possible faint stains or laundering marks, and period-correct hardware. Each shirt is a real piece of German military kit, not a remake, which is exactly what your surplus and collector customers are looking for.