Collection: German Pea Dot Erbsenmuster CAMO

Pea Dot Erbsenmuster Camo (Erbsentarnmuster, meaning "pea dot pattern" in German) was a wartime camouflage pattern developed for the Waffen-SS in 1944, designed to provide effective concealment in temperate and mixed woodland environments. Featuring small, irregular dots in shades of green, brown, and tan, this pattern disrupted a soldier’s outline at various distances, making it harder to detect in forests, grasslands, and rural battlefields. It was worn primarily by elite Waffen-SS units in the final years of World War II, replacing earlier German camouflage like Platanenmuster and Palm Tree patterns. The Pea Dot design influenced later camouflage developments in post-war Europe, including early Bundeswehr patterns in West Germany and Warsaw Pact camouflage designs. Its disruptive and multi-environment effectiveness also inspired modern digital and pixelated camouflages used by NATO forces today. The version of Pea Dot Erbsenmuster Camo featured on CAMO HQ is inspired by this historical pattern, preserving its unique aesthetic while refining it for collectors, reenactors, and commercial applications.