Germany, Heer. A Pair of Heer Panzer Crew Trousers

(Hose für Männer der Panzertruppe). An extremely well-preserved pair of Heer Panzer crew trousers, constructed of a heavy black wool twill. The exterior of the waistband features six loops for the accommodation of a belt and suspenders, with additional short integrated belts on the sides, each adjusted with functional magnetic metal buckles. The trousers close with a French fly featuring four black bakelite buttons. Dual side pockets open with stylized diagonal flaps, each with reinforced buttonholes meeting a black bakelite button. There is also a single reverse pocket, similarly opening with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a black bakelite button. The exterior features are completed at the ankle cuffed, where a reinforced edge bears dual drawstrings. This modified cuff indicates that the trousers were adapted for winter conditions, indicating possible Eastern Front use. The interior features a partial white cotton-blended liner, with four black bakelite buttons secured to the waistband (including two emanating from the aforementioned suspender straps). An integrated white cotton suspension loop is also set into the reverse. A partially-legible size chart is stamped in black ink on the liner, and four handwritten inscriptions, one of which appears to have been an owner’s name, have been blacked out. The trousers are otherwise unmarked and measure approximately 410 mm across the waist, with an inseam of 330 mm and a hip-to-ankle length of 1030 mm. There is minor material fatigue evident to the exterior wool and interior liner, but the trousers are in an overall near extremely fine condition.