DDR Border Troops Patrol – Cold War Surveillance Scene – East German Army History T-Shirt #880

Product information "DDR Border Troops Patrol – Cold War Surveillance Scene – East German Army History T-Shirt #880"

This shirt features a black-and-white scene of a DDR border troop patrol, with two uniformed soldiers and a typical watchtower in the background. The caption “Grenztruppe” refers to the East German border troops as a military institution.

Motif:
Documentary-style illustration of an East German border patrol

Key Feature:
Historic, monochrome design as a reminder of the Cold War division of Germany

Time Period:
Approx. 1961–1989 (Berlin Wall era and border surveillance period)

Context:
The DDR Border Troops were a separate military branch tasked with securing the inner-German border and Berlin Wall. The scene reflects their everyday operational appearance, without glorification or political bias.

Historical Background:
With more than 40,000 soldiers, the DDR Border Troops were a key part of East Germany’s control system. Their role remains controversial to this day. After German reunification in 1990, the force was disbanded. This shirt serves as a historic reference to that era – a reminder of division and control during the Cold War.

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Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Graphics + printing MADE IN GERMANY
100% cotton / cotton / coton (m.) / Algodón
Circular stitched fabric with double stitching
Round neckline
Brand label visible on the textile
Modern contemporary cut
Optimal heat transfer, comfortable to wear
Extremely smooth and lint-free surface
Collar tape in the neck for a clean finish
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