{"product_id":"strichtarn-east-german-field-pants","title":"'Strichtarn' East German Field Pants","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGerman \u003cstrong\u003eSummer Strichtarn\u003c\/strong\u003e Field Pants Original Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymbol of the German Democratic Republic.During the Cold War, it served as an ideological marker, arming revolutionary movements in Africa and becoming so identifiable that it was cloned for use in deception operations, by SADF. After the Cold War, the vast surplus of Strichtarn became a material legacy of a collapsed state, equipping new armies and militias in the conflicts that defined the 1990s, ranging from the Balkans, Africa, Chechnya, to Afghanistan and Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are original NVA summer field trousers in the Strichtarn pattern designed as a lighter alternative for warmer seasons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine NVA surplus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton drill that breathes and dries quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-closed flap pockets on the hips and thighs for secure storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight, slightly tapered cut for easy layering over boots or sneakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable waist tabs to fine-tune fit without a belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton ankle tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced seat and knees for durability.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssued, very good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy these:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect summer workwear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter, breathable fabric makes them ideal everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive vintage camo;\u003c\/strong\u003e Strichtarn’s vertical stroke pattern is\u003cstrong\u003e tidy and wearable \u003c\/strong\u003ein public, without appearing autistic like, subtle at a distance, detailed up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectible, genuine surplus,\u003c\/strong\u003e Original East Geman issue carries spirit of a state, that no longer exists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; styling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash gentle or by hand; cold water recommended. Air dry to keep fabric and trims intact. Don't use dryer. Don't use bleach, or any strong detergents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warsaw Surplus","offers":[{"title":"M\/S K48 (79-86cm waist circumference 164-169cm approx. height)","offer_id":56119725195589,"sku":null,"price":152.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8994\/7717\/files\/IMG_5268.png?v=1758192931","url":"https:\/\/warsawsurplus.com\/products\/strichtarn-east-german-field-pants","provider":"Warsaw Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}