Zeltbahn 31 frühe ausführung (Shelter quarter M31 early pattern)

The Zeltbahn 31 was developed in 1931 and found its origin in the square Reichswehr tent.
It is made of a water repellent material called Makostoff 

completely field grey example.
These are mostly early war shelter quarter given to other organisations then the military.

Basically the shelter quarter was used for 2 purposes: to make a tent and as a rain poncho, 

but the shelter quarter could be used for a variety of purposes.