1992–94 Germany Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Germany
Season: 1992–1994
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Primary Colour: White with black, red, and yellow trim
Notable Match: Germany vs. Sweden (Euro 1992 Semi-final)
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Key Authentication Features
DFB Crest: Fully embroidered single-tone black Deutscher Fußball-Bund badge—dense threadwork with crisp outer edges.
Adidas Logo: Black Adidas Equipment logo stitched into the base of the collar insert.
Collar: Thick V-insert featuring the German flag colours (black, red, yellow) on ribbed black trim. Yellow Adidas Equipment triangle embroidered on one side.
Sleeve Design: Unique three-colour block (red/yellow/black) pattern continuing across both sleeves. Pattern is sewn in—not printed.
Fabric Texture: Plain white base with subtle vertical stripes from alternating fabric finishes.
Size Tag: Grey Adidas Equipment label inside collar with UK/European sizing printed in black.
Back: Plain white with vertical shadow striping. No numbers or names as standard on retail versions.
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Player Info
Germany Euro 1992 Squad
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Bodo Illgner | Goalkeeper |
| Andreas Köpke | Goalkeeper |
| Stefan Reuter | Defender |
| Jürgen Kohler | Defender |
| Guido Buchwald | Defender |
| Thomas Helmer | Defender |
| Matthias Sammer | Midfielder |
| Thomas Häßler | Midfielder |
| Stefan Effenberg | Midfielder |
| Karl-Heinz Riedle | Forward |
| Rudi Völler | Forward |
| Jürgen Klinsmann | Forward |
| Coach: Berti Vogts |
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Season Summary
Germany reached the final of Euro 1992 wearing this shirt but were defeated 2–0 by underdogs Denmark. The shirt marked a transitional era post-unification, with the new crest and Equipment branding symbolising modernisation.
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Final Notes
Fake versions typically miss the sleeve construction detail and often use poor-quality material with printed logos. The collar triangle and embroidered Adidas logo must be present. Fabric should have subtle stripe detailing—not shiny or plasticky.
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