Dynamo Dresden Home Jersey 2017-18 Erima vintage 9/10

Dynamo Dresden 2017-18 Jersey – Erima, the return to 2. Bundesliga etched in fabric

The 2017-18 season marked Dynamo Dresden's return to the German second tier after years of struggle in the 3. Liga. A legendary club from the former East Germany finally reaching a level worthy of its history, with Erima on the crest and Feldschlöschen across the chest. This vintage home jersey perfectly embodies that pivotal moment.

Jersey details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: Dynamo Dresden
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Erima
Sponsor: FELDSCHLÖSSCHEN
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: FELDSCHLÖSCHEN – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

Dynamo Dresden is not just any club in Germany. Founded in 1953, two-time East German champion repeatedly in the 70s and 80s, the club experienced reunification as a devastating blow. Decades of wandering between the second and third divisions, bankruptcy in 2000, promotions and relegations that would make your head spin — but never a definitive death, because a club with this Rudel, this group of ultra-loyal supporters at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, doesn't just disappear like that.

In 2016, Dresden was promoted to the 2. Bundesliga after finishing as 3. Liga champions. The 2017-18 season was therefore their second consecutive season in the antechamber of the elite — a club rebuilding brick by brick, with a solid squad led by players such as Niklas Kreuzer on the wing and Aias Aosman bringing cohesion to the game. The atmosphere at Rudolf-Harbig was electric, the ultras were among the most passionate in Germany, and this was the jersey they watched from the stands.

Moments etched into this jersey

A tough 2. Bundesliga against big names
Dresden played that season in a strong league with clubs like Hamburg SV, Stuttgart, and Braunschweig. Holding their own in this ultra-competitive championship while wearing this jersey was already an achievement in itself for a club that had come a long way.

The support of the Rudel – Germany's most intense ultras
This jersey was worn in front of one of the most fervent crowds in German football. The Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion during the regular 2. Bundesliga season is an extraordinary sound and visual experience — a context that few second-division clubs in Europe can claim.

Erima back in the picture – a 100% German kit manufacturer
Erima, a brand founded in Göppingen in 1900, had supplied West Germany in the 70s. Seeing it on a vintage German football jersey in the 21st century is a return to roots that feels almost militant. This partnership between a former East German club and a historic German kit manufacturer is a powerful image.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one actually worn on the pitch or sold as a player version at the time — not a copy produced in millions for the general public. The finishes are different, the fabrics more technical, the flocking more precise. You hold in your hands something that genuinely existed in the sports environment of the season, not a marketing reproduction.

This one boasts a 9/10 condition, which is remarkable for a jersey that is now over seven years old. The sponsor Feldschlöschen is present, the stitching is intact, and the overall appearance reflects careful maintenance. This is exactly what serious collectors look for: a piece in near-new condition without being sterile.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage German jerseys — and Erima's in particular — follow cuts designed for the pitch, not for streetwear. A vintage M often corresponds to what would now be called a fitted S or a very tight M. The cuts are straight, without the flared athletic cut found in modern jerseys. Don't rely solely on the letter indicated.

Before buying, measure your favorite T-shirt flat: shoulder to shoulder width, total length, and chest circumference. Compare with the exact measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a collector's jersey that cannot be easily returned.

Why have it in your collection

Dynamo Dresden remains a cult club for anyone interested in East German football, the history of the GDR, and the working-class identity of continental football. Jerseys from this club sell quickly when they appear on the secondary market — and Erima versions, a non-dominant kit manufacturer on the international scene, are particularly sought after by collectors who want to step off the beaten Nike/Adidas/Umbro path. It's a retro football jersey that stands out in any display case.

There aren't many in this condition on the market. A 9/10 for a 2017-18 jersey, with the visible sponsor and clean stitching, is a piece that has been respected by its previous owner. Whether you're a fan of Bundesliga 2, an Erima jersey collector, or simply passionate about German football in its depths, this jersey ticks all the boxes.

To go further

• Dynamo Dresden - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• UEFA – European Football

If German football in its most authentic version speaks to you, this jersey belongs in your collection — period. It won't be available for long.