Tropical “Saharina” trousers – Waffen-SS – 902
The German army has a wide array of trousers used by its troops. Different trousers for different branches in different designs, colours and materials. In the beginning stages of the war the German army was equipped with the M40 Langhosen which where straight legged trousers which ended down in the jackboots. When in 1942 the lowboots where first introduced as a substitute for the jackboots in the field a new pair of trousers where introduced. The M42 Keilhosen had tapered ends with an adjustable stirrup to tie under the feet. These stirrups kept the trouser legs inside the Gamaschen or gaiters.
Type of uniform: M43 Tropical trousers or Keilhosen for wear with the Saharina tunic.
Material: Ribbed tropical material
Colour: Tan
Branch: Waffen-SS
Markings: 902
Maker: 902 is a unknown producer for the Waffen-SS
