East German/ DDR NVA "Zeltbahn" Shelter / Poncho, Rain Drop Camo, Unissued, Nice

Description: This listing is for a unissued, surplus, vintage 1980's East German / DDR, NVA Military Issued soldiers half shelter / poncho. This is a quality made item made in Germany by Sturm and issued to the infrantry soldier for field operations. It can be configured in a multitude of tents or shelters and it also setup to be a rain poncho as well. Made with quality snaps and materials. I found a picture of it used as with other pieces to configure larger tent structures. One shows three (drei) Zeltbahnen together and another shows four (vier) Zeltbahn snapped together. One section like this with 2 pole sections can make a small ground shelter for two soldiers. So if you have more of these you can build larger tents. Check out the pictures for details. Buyer pays USPS shipping and handling for 6 lbs. From the web:One of the most versatile items issued in the NVA, although patterned more like the Soviet model. Or the Great War model, depending on your historical preferences.A shelter half has been a part of most armies' equipment for a long time, dating back at least to the First World War and maybe even earlier. But some took it further; for example, the Germans and the Russians made it much more versatile. The idea was to combine the need for a tent, rain protection, stretcher, and camouflage cape, to name a few possible uses. And this is just what even the East German Zeltbahn does pretty well.This rectangular piece of the canvas has paired buttons and keyholes on each of the four sides. It can be buttoned to other Zeltbahns to form tents both small or large. Near one corner there's a draw cord. If worn as a cape, this forms the base of the hood, while you just button up the front and stick your arms through the opening slits. Simple. Grommets on the corners for pitching purposes.Made from tightly woven cotton, with a water repellent treatment that actually works, verified by us! Measurements 175 x 175 cm (69" x 69"), weight 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs.

Price: 75 USD

Location: Eagle, Idaho

End Time: 2024-12-05T20:08:43.000Z

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