My new ole DAK blanketcoat
Sleeve was reattached at original seam.
Sleeve was reattached at original seam.
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My new ole DAK blanketcoat
Hello,
The repairs have finished phase II. Most operings (excluding 3 holes) were at original seams. I used old collon thread and sought to duplicate a few period repairs in terms of thread type, hand-stitch and appearance. It is progressing well. Two buttons for the rear belt strap will be reapplied tonight.
Depicted below is the wearer's left underarm. It too came together perfectly at the seams. Here, a sewing machine was used to duplicate the original zig-zag stitch. Unfortunately, there a small hole just under the seam and seen in the above photo.
ChristopherLast edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-19-2008, 04:50 AM.Comment
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My new ole DAK blanketcoat
There are three small holes which cannot be stitched together. Here's a pic. of one of them and it appears on the side of the left underarm. The other two are located on the backside (seen in posts 499 & 500 - below). Is it recommended that they be left or that some type of material be had to form small patches (approximately 2" square)? Your thoughts are appreciated!
ChristopherLast edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-18-2008, 07:18 AM.Comment
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Leave the holes!!! Matt
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Happy New Years Christopher
Really nice addition to your collection.
I would ask you consider leaving the remaining black die, as this is part of its history and is important I believe. Showing the post war side so to speak. the more it is repaired, the more of its history is lost. jmvho.
Heia safari
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Any DAK items
Hello and Happy New Year to you Tim and all other DAK'ies!
OK, will leave as is now.
ChristopherLast edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-19-2008, 04:51 AM.Comment
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I understand fixing the seams, items must be cared for so they will last but don't do anything else to that wonderful coat. Its a hard to come by item, be very happy you have it!!! Matt
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My new ole DAK blanketcoat
Hiya,
I was tickled pink. Was shocked to get the first and never thought I'd see another for sale at an affordable price. Both will be cherished for years to come!
C.Last edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-21-2008, 01:47 AM.Comment
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Two DAK greatcoats
Reverse side.
Newest acquisition on left. PW marked olive/brownish greatcoat on right.Last edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-18-2008, 09:19 PM.Comment
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tropical equipment issue page from a Soldbuch, sorry in parts as the file was a bit too large, he didnt get an "oliv" overcoat !Comment
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pt 2, no tropenhelm eitherComment
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Two DAK greatcoats
Hello,
I retrieved the other from secure storage today. I hope all enjoy this rare viewing of two DAK greatcoats. The model on the left is a darker chocolate brown color while the example on the right is more of an olive/brownish color. Unfortunately, my camera doesn't seem to pick that out very well, but it is more olive than brown.
Will check for dates later. I certainly welcome comments.
Best Wishes to All!
ChristopherLast edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-19-2008, 09:12 AM.Comment
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DAK blanketcoats
Hello,
The olive/brownish example has two separate and distinct stamps: the manufacturer's stamp (name and city) is located inside the inner left breast pocket. The stamp for the size, depot & year "B 41" is located on the inner left breast's lining material.
The brown example has a reasonably clear manufacturer's stamp (manufacturer's name, address, city and postal code) and is located on the inner left breast's lining material. I am unable thus far to locate the size, depot & year stamp. Perhaps the later stamp was placed on the adjacent brown wool and is no longer legible. It would be nice to know whether it was a a 40' or 41' example.
ChristopherLast edited by MilitaryCollect; 01-21-2008, 03:25 AM.Comment
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