WW2 German Wehrmacht Zeltbahn Camouflage Fabric Fragment – Original Shelter Quarter Cloth

An original WW2 German Wehrmacht Zeltbahn camouflage fabric framed fragment, representing a genuine section of the iconic multi-purpose shelter quarter used by German forces during the Second World War.

The Zeltbahn 31 was a standard issue item to German soldiers, designed as a versatile piece of equipment that could be used as a poncho, shelter section, groundsheet, or camouflage cover.

🔎 Item Details:
Item: Original Zeltbahn fabric fragment
Type: Wehrmacht issue (Zeltbahn 31 pattern)
Material: Cotton camouflage fabric
Camouflage: Typical splinter pattern (Splittertarnmuster)
Date: Circa 1930s–1945
Condition: Used condition – showing age, wear, and service use consistent with wartime material
📜 Historical Context:

The Zeltbahn 31 was one of the most recognisable and practical pieces of German field equipment. Each soldier carried a triangular section, and multiple Zeltbahnen could be buttoned together to form tents or larger shelters.

Its distinctive splinter camouflage pattern was among the earliest widely issued military camouflage designs and influenced later patterns used by many armies.

💡 Collectability:

Original Zeltbahn material is popular with collectors due to:

Its iconic camouflage pattern
Strong association with German infantry
Versatility and recognisability
Increasing scarcity of original wartime examples

Fabric fragments such as this are ideal for:

Display
Study of camouflage patterns
Completing or complementing a WWII collection