In Mailed Fist are two photos from IWM . NA 16966 & NA 16879. They show Britsh Infanrty wearing a sleeveless and collarless camo smock, with a type of "Mickey Mouse ear" camo pattern. Anyone seen these before? I haven't. Locally made or issue? Here's a similar one. Infantry advance near Arezzo, 16 July 1944. One soldier wears a wide-brimmed straw hat to protect himself from the sun. Men of 1st Guards Brigade rest beside Route 71 west of Arezzo, 16 July 1944.
No wonder I couldn't find this image, reference number is wrong. These men are also wearing the same smock. A patrol comprising 'C' Company, 10th Rifle Brigade sets off in the Arne valley, 17 July 1944.
Adam just MSMed me to say is it Italian? I think he's got it. Zeltbahn.net - Italian camouflage pattern
Is the Camouflage the Italian pattern the Germans liberated'? Looks like it might be, perhaps even cut down Zeltbahns? Camouflage (scroll down) Whoops, cross posted
