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This appears to be an herringbone twill (HBT) weave, rather than the ribbed cotton weave that was used in the blue M41 Luftwaffe tropical tunic. The HBT version was originally issued as a work uniform rather than a combat or class "A" uniform. It consisted of a tunic and trousers of the Luftwaffe pattern. This was to save wear and tear on the wool uniform. It was quite popular and comfortable and, so, was worn in the field in temperate weather in place of the wool uniform. This uniform was replaced by the Reed Green cotton HBT uniform used by the Heer in September 1943. The M41 blue Luftwaffe ribbed cotton uniform was the official first tropical uniform. There are blue tropical long trousers, shorts, and a web belt. All very difficult to find. Here is link to my tunic. https://www.militariacollectors.network/forums/topic/1807-m41-luftwaffe-tropical-tunic/