Original WW2 German Waffen-SS oakleaf camouflage winter mittens

This is a matching pair of original WW2 German Waffen-SS winter mittens, executed in the highly distinctive oakleaf camouflage pattern. These mittens were designed for cold-weather service and were typically worn by Waffen-SS troops on the Eastern Front and during winter operations.

The mittens feature the classic three-finger construction (trigger finger separated), allowing soldiers to operate weapons while still providing insulation. The exterior is made from printed camouflage cotton, while the interior is lined with a thick, quilted white cotton insulation for warmth. Both mittens retain their original connecting cord, intended to be worn through the sleeves to prevent loss in combat conditions.

Construction details such as the stitching, fabric weave, padding layout, and cord attachment are fully consistent with period wartime manufacture. The camouflage colors show correct age fading and wear, with no signs of post-war reproduction characteristics.

Condition is honest and untouched, showing clear signs of use and age. There are minor loose threads, wear to the fabric, and staining to the inner lining, all fully consistent with original field use. No major tears or repairs are observed, and the mittens remain structurally sound.

Original Waffen-SS winter camouflage items are extremely scarce, especially as a matching pair in wearable condition. A highly desirable and increasingly difficult to obtain example for advanced collectors of WW2 German camouflage, winter warfare equipment, or museum-grade militaria.

This item is offered strictly as a historical artifact for educational and collecting purposes only.