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I have finally added an original shirt to replace the reproduction on my display. I am getting closer! The shirt is a sun bleached French made M36. These were commonly used by the Afrika korps, and I have had the experts look it over. I am very pleased with it. Never thought I would ever pay that much for a "shirt" lol. But its the history. And I wont be wearing this one out to dinner.

Thanks @Desert Rat!

Hello Tony, Hope you are well.......super items you have here and a Great Collection, Well Done! Best to you....IanB

Excellent photos there mate, but the most unusual picture is the trooper wearing an animal skin. I,m pretty sure this was not only done to keep warm but also as a form of early camouflage , there would not be any other reason as its to obvious to wear in the wrong environment . I would expect its possibly a snow cover or for dense undergrowth containing birch or some other similar trees. Whatever it is its pretty interesting , I,ve never seen another like it

Hello Tony, Sorry I missed this, I was lying by the swimming pool in the French Riviera at the time....Brilliant...!!! Best to You....Ian

Plus its a war time shirt and a far better fit for the display, than the repro.

Thanks @DAK D, and yes, it "Barks" Afrika Korps" to me.

Hi @Afrikakorpsrat64, That is an outstanding French manufactured tropical shirt and the sun fading is superb, it was probably worn in Africa. D

The problem with permanent ink is that its either oil or alcohol based and is known as a "carrier", its not water soluable and there are very few "cures" that can remove it without damaging the actual dye in the wool, or leaving a residue of staining or "bleeding", Dry cleaning might help but again it may harm the woollen material with the type of detergents that may have to be applied. Is it really worth it??, secondly are you completely certain its permanent ink, has the item been washed either before or after it was obtained