German Field Gray Waxed Linen Thread Card – 20m

A remarkable piece of sewing history, these vintage thread cards contain approximately 20 meters of waxed linen thread in the distinctive German military field gray color. Compact and practical, they were designed to slip easily into a sewing kit for repairing uniforms, leather goods, packs, and equipment in the field.

The tightly twisted linen has been lightly waxed to improve strength, reduce fraying, and help it pass smoothly through fabric and leather. While originally intended as a practical repair material, these thread cards are equally appealing to collectors of military sewing equipment, textile history, and vintage haberdashery.

Each card is unused old stock and retains its original wound thread. Card designs and markings may vary slightly from those shown.

• Approximately 20 meters of waxed linen thread
• Traditional field gray color
• Vintage unused old stock
• Suitable for hand sewing, visible mending, leatherwork, bookbinding, historical reproduction, and collecting
• Original thread card

Estimated date: circa 1930s–1940s

Made in Germany