German Bundeswehr Flecktarn Parka
Finding Your Size
All Flecktarn parkas and field shirts use the Bundeswehr sizing system. In the Bundeswehr system, every chest and height combination is assigned to a number designation, the Nr.Gr. size. Each Nr.Gr. number can be directly translated to standard NATO sizing, so once you know your number you're set for most military clothing.
For parkas and field shirts, measure your total height and your chest. If your measurements come between two different height sizes, it is recommended to go for the bigger size. Find the row with your height in it, then find the column with your chest size; the number in the box where they meet is your size.
If you have any questions about sizing, don't hesitate to open a chat with us.
Our photoshoot model is wearing a size 02 parka and a size 07 field shirt.
He is 5' 10.5", has a 37.5" chest, and weighs 145 lbs.
| Metric | 90 cm | 95 cm | 100 cm | 105 cm | 110 cm | 115 cm |
| 165-175 cm | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 175-185 cm | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 185-195 cm | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| 195-205 cm | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Imperial | 35 in | 37 in | 39 in | 41 in | 43 in | 45 in |
| 65-69 in | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 69-73 in | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 73-77 in | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| 77-81 in | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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Condition
For this example we'll use the Flecktarn parka. The same standards are applied to other Flecktarn items.
- Unissued: These unissued parkas are in immaculate, factory-new condition and have never been worn or laundered.
- Great aka "Collector's": These parkas will be in like-new to great condition.They have been issued, but there should be no tears, broken parts, fading, or noticeable wear.
- Weathered aka "Good": Functionally intact with no tears or broken parts. Weathered parkas have been issued and show signs of use like wear or fading. This is visually similar to "broken-in" jeans.
DATE RANGE
Flecktarn comes in two, slightly different color variants.
- Pre-2005: The classic five color pattern everyone thinks about when they hear Flecktarn: vibrant and robust.
- Pre-2005 variants: Sometime during the 90s, Germany was in high demand for BDUs. So it contracted a handful of different companies for manufacture. Because of this construction is identical, but color is not. With the amount of different batches being produced by different printing equipment, the tone of the five colors varies from company to company. See picture #7 for a display of parkas of different tones compared to each other.
- Post-2005: In 2005, the five colors of Flecktarn were altered into more muted tones. Since then, the colors have stayed free of variation. Every parka made since 2005 features this muted version of Flecktarn. See picture #8 for a photo of the camo.
