Skip to content
East German NVA Strichtarn Combat Shirt
East German NVA Strichtarn Combat Shirt
East German NVA Strichtarn Combat Shirt
East German NVA Strichtarn Combat Shirt
East German NVA Strichtarn Combat Shirt

East German NVA Strichtarn Combat Shirt

by East German Army

£25.99 - £25.99
£25.99
£25.99 - £25.99
£25.99
Size: 38 Reg
Style: 2 Pockets
📝 Description

The Iron curtain begins here. Direct from the Deutches Demokratische Republik of east Germany we have the strichtarn Combat shirt. Printed in Heavy cotton this bears the iconic strichtarn camo pattern. a true blast from the past these are guaranteed to last well into the future.

these have a bit more of a classic relaxed fit and so have a bit of play in the sizing. For example the 38 will fit up to a 42" chest 

Features:

  • DDR East German Strichtarn Combat Shirt: Features the iconic raindrop camo pattern
  • Developed in East Germany: Replaced the Flächentarn camo
  • Raindrop Pattern: Broken vertical red-brown lines on a grey-green field
  • Issued to the National People's Army: Used from the 1960s to the 1990s
  • Stamped NVA: Marked Nationale Volksarmee on the inside, some are faint / missing
  • Classed as a Summer Shirt: Despite its relatively heavy-weight fabric
  • Grade 1 used condition

Check out more of our Combat Shirts here at GoArmy Today! 

Size Guide

The chest size is determined by the number on the inside label, corresponsding to european sizing. The length of the jacket is determined by letter codes. Full breakdown of sizes is listed below:

Chest Size:

Label Size Chest (inches)
44 34
48 38
52 42
56 46
60 50

Jacket Length:

Label Size Length Persons Height (cm)
SK X|Sht 158-163cm
K Sht 164-169cm
M Reg 170-175cm
G Lng 176-181cm
SG XLNG 182-187cm
ÜG XLNG 188-193cm

🧥 Grading Explained

We sell both new and used military goods.

New items

All new stock is sourced from suppliers worldwide and arrives factory-new, usually in original packaging.

Used items

Used kit comes directly from military surplus and is graded as follows:

  • Super Grade — Unissued or unused condition. The item is like new, but may not include its original packaging.
  • Grade 1 — Previously issued and lightly used. Fully functional and ready for immediate use.
  • Grade 2 — Heavier signs of use. Still serviceable, but may have visible defects such as small rips, stains, or minor damage to zips or fastenings.
📦 Shipping

United Kingdom 

Under 2kg:
DPD Ship to Shop (1-2 days) - £2.99
Standard Delivery (2-4 days) - £3.50
Express Delivery (1-2 days) - £4.50
FedEx Priority (1-2 days) - £4.99

Over 2kg:
DPD Ship to Shop (1-2 days) - £2.99
FedEx Priority (1-2 days) - £4.99

Rest of the world
Royal Mail or UPS
Please check our shipping policy for guidance on VAT and Duties HERE


For more information on shipping please see our shipping policy HERE

🚚 Returns

RETURNS / EXCHANGES 

To obtain a return label please CLICK HERE. If you are unable to generate a returns label please email us at orders@goarmy.co.uk. Please check your spam folder for replies from us. 

If returning an item for a refund we charge £2 for the return label which is taken from the refund amount. 

Exchanges can be done free of charge

We accept returns / exchanges from 30 days of the order date. Items must be in original condition to be accepted for returns. A refund is given within 1-2 days of receiving the returned item. 




FAQ

When are you getting more stock in?

Military surplus comes in bulk lots — we can’t choose sizes.

Smaller sizes are more common; larger ones are rare and sell out fast.

Restocks depend on military releases, so they can take time.

Use the stock alert button on the product page to get emailed when your size returns.

How are items graded

We sell both new and used military goods.

New items

All new stock is sourced from suppliers worldwide and arrives factory-new, usually in original packaging.

Used items

Used kit comes directly from military surplus and is graded as follows:

  • Super Grade — Unissued or unused condition. The item is like new, but may not include its original packaging.
  • Grade 1 — Previously issued and lightly used. Fully functional and ready for immediate use.
  • Grade 2 — Heavier signs of use. Still serviceable, but may have visible defects such as small rips, stains, or minor damage to zips or fastenings.
What are your UK delivery options

UK Mainland:

DPD Ship to Shop (1-2 Days) - £2.99

Standard Delivery (2-4 days) - £3.50

Express Delivery (1-2 days) - £4.50

FedEx Priority (1-2 days) - £4.99

Orders over 2kg must go on our FedEx Priority or DPD service.

What are your international delivery options?

We Ship World Wide 🌍

We use Royal Mail & UPS to ship internationally.

Fore full details on international shipping please visit our delivery page:

https://goarmy.co.uk/pages/delivery