What is a Wehrmacht uniform worth?

Updated: August 2026

Documented pieces with a traceable regimental or branch-of-service attribution, as well as rare versions such as Gebirgsjäger (mountain troops) Feldblusen, achieve considerably more on top of that. A Wehrmacht greatcoat (Mantel) is generally lower, but without current comparable sales it can only be reliably assessed from photos. What is decisive for the price is the model year (M36 to M44), the extent of surviving insignia, and a verifiable attribution to a unit or wearer.

Source: see the table below

Guide prices by version and condition

All figures are guide prices based on real auction hammer prices and specialist trade prices (as of August 2026). With uniforms, the model year, branch of service and completeness of the insignia can make a difference of several hundred euros — send us photos and we will give you a specific figure.

On the greatcoat: the only documented sales of a standard Wehrmacht greatcoat available to us date from 2017 and 2018 — a hammer price of 320 € and 360 € respectively plus 17,5 % buyer's premium, converting to approximately 376–423 €. That is too old to derive a current guide price from — we'll tell you the price for your greatcoat after viewing photos. A special version such as the Kradmelder (dispatch rider) rubber coat is considerably higher (1.390 €, November 2023), but because it is a special version it isn't comparable with an ordinary greatcoat. We're also happy to value Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine uniforms — we don't currently have solid market data for these, so we won't give a guide price here, but will look at your photos individually.

Source: ratisbons.com (360 € + Aufgeld, Wintermantel mit Echtpelzfütterung, RB-Nummer, März 2018) + ratisbons.com (320 € + Aufgeld, M36-Stil, Juli 2017), retrieved 2026-08-28

Source: ratisbons.com, retrieved 2026-08-28

What pushes the value up further: a complete and consistent combination of Feldbluse, shoulder straps, collar tabs and decorations, a documented Nachlass (estate) with a Soldbuch (military pay book) or photos of the wearer, and a rare branch of service such as Gebirgsjäger or Fallschirmjäger.

Original or fake?

Wehrmacht uniforms are frequently assembled from individual original parts or upgraded with mismatched insignia. Five features we look for when checking a piece:

1. Reichsbetriebsnummer (RB number) instead of a full maker's name. Officially mandated from 1943: a nine-digit code increasingly replaced the legible maker's name in the lining. A piece supposedly from an early period bearing an RB number instead of a full name — or, conversely, a late-war piece with a spelled-out maker's name — doesn't add up. Source: reichsbetriebsnummer.com, retrieved 2026-08-28
2. Depot and size stamps in the lining. Originals carry ink stamps with a size indication and acceptance code (such as "St.42", "WB40", "F40") in a typical spot inside the lining — not printed on, not blurry, not in an unusual position.
3. Cut details matching the model year. M36 with a dark green collar and inner pockets with hook straps; from M40 onward the collar and shoulder straps are field grey; M41 with six buttons instead of five due to declining material quality; M42 without box pleats on the pockets; M43 with rectangular rather than rounded pocket flaps; M44 with a shorter cut, no longer based on the M36. A piece whose cut doesn't match its claimed year of manufacture is suspicious. Source: ww2-history.fandom.com, retrieved 2026-08-28
4. Hand-sewn versus machine-applied insignia. Insignia added at the time — such as a hand-embroidered breast eagle or hand-sewn collar tabs — show handwork and a thread condition consistent with age. Fresh-looking, unworn thread on supposedly old fabric is a warning sign.
5. Material quality matching the war year. Early pieces made of pure wool or gabardine, late-war pieces with a high proportion of rayon staple fibre or inferior "shoddy" fabric. A piece supposedly from an early period made of late, thin fabric quality — or the reverse — doesn't add up.

If in doubt, we will assess the piece from your photos — this costs nothing and puts you under no obligation.

Brief historical background

The Feldbluse was introduced as the base pattern in 1936 (M36) and went through several simplification stages by the end of the war, as named by collectors: the M40 with the collar and shoulder straps in field grey instead of green, the M41 with six buttons due to material shortages, the M42 without box pleats on the pockets, the M43 with rectangular pocket flaps, and the M44 at the end of 1944 with a shorter cut that, for the first time, was no longer based on the M36 pattern. None of these designations was an official Wehrmacht name — they are later collector conventions.

Source: ww2-history.fandom.com, retrieved 2026-08-28

From 1943, the Reichsbetriebsnummer was mandated as the official nine-digit manufacturer code and increasingly replaced manufacturers' full names on equipment and uniform pieces — an important feature for dating and authenticating late-war items.

Source: reichsbetriebsnummer.com, retrieved 2026-08-28

On the legal position: buying and selling original Wehrmacht uniforms from the period 1933 to 1945 is legal in Germany. What is regulated is the public display of the symbols of unconstitutional organisations (§ 86a StGB), not the possession or sale of the garment itself. That is why we handle photos containing insignia discreetly and document the pieces solely in a private context.

Selling without risk

We are a Spanish collectors' house buying throughout Germany. We buy for our own collection — with no dealer mark-up. In concrete terms, this means we don't have to factor in a resale margin and can pay you a collector's price.

Here's how it works:

1. Send photos via WhatsApp to +34 665 164 779 — the front and back of the Feldbluse, the lining with its stamps, and all insignia and decorations present. Two minutes, no obligation.
2. Free valuation within 24 hours. We tell you whether the piece is original and what we'll pay for it.
3. Payment in cash, as soon as we've agreed on a price. We view larger collections and complete estates in person — anywhere in Germany.

You don't need to send anything before the price is agreed, and you don't have to sell if you don't like the offer.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Wehrmacht uniform worth?

As a guide price: a Feldbluse ranges roughly between 800 and 1.500 euros depending on model and condition, with rare branches of service and documented regimental attributions achieving more. We will give you the specific price for your piece after viewing photos, within 24 hours.

Source: see the table above

Are Wehrmacht uniforms banned?

No. Owning and selling original Wehrmacht uniforms is legal in Germany — the ban only concerns the public display of certain symbols under § 86a StGB, not the garment itself. This plays no part for you in a discreet sale to a collectors' house.

How do I recognise a genuine Wehrmacht Feldbluse?

By cut details matching the model year, depot stamps in a typical spot in the lining, a plausible Reichsbetriebsnummer or manufacturer's name, and consistent material and thread ageing. No single feature is enough on its own — we always assess the overall picture and tell you the result for free.

What is a Wehrmacht greatcoat worth?

We don't have sufficiently current comparable sales for this to give a reliable guide price — historical documented sales from 2017/2018 came to around 376 to 423 euros. Send us photos of your greatcoat and we'll give you a current assessment.

What is the difference between the M36, M40 and M43?

These are production stages of the Feldbluse named by collectors, not official Wehrmacht designations. They differ in collar colour, number of buttons, pocket shape and material quality — as the war progressed, production was increasingly simplified.

Do I get more money for a uniform with decorations?

Yes, significantly. A Feldbluse with complete, matching insignia and decorations, and ideally a Soldbuch or photo of the wearer, is far more interesting to collectors than the anonymous garment alone. Don't separate the insignia and accessories from the piece before selling.

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