Zelt-Tarnmuster Autumn Camo is a WWII-era German camouflage pattern, originally developed for the Wehrmacht and introduced in the late 1930s for use on Zeltbahn (tent ponchos), smocks, and field gear. Designed to provide effective concealment in fall and early winter landscapes, this pattern featured irregular splinter-like patches in brown, dark green, and tan, helping soldiers blend into dry foliage, forests, and transitional environments. The Zeltbahn, a multi-purpose poncho that could also be assembled into tents, made this pattern widely used among German infantry, artillery, and reconnaissance units during the war. It was particularly effective in Western and Eastern Front campaigns, where shifting seasonal colors required adaptable camouflage. After WWII, similar patterns influenced camouflage designs in post-war Germany and Eastern Bloc nations. The version of Zelt-Tarnmuster Autumn Camo featured on CAMO HQ is inspired by this historical military design, preserving its unique aesthetic while adapting it for collectors, reenactors, and commercial applications.
