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    #3796
    Thanks Mark, thats another classic photo

    Some years ago it was widely thought the the 3rd pattern was not even worn in Afrika before 1943, according to DAK folklore. But like so many other myths concerning the DAK, this eventually was proved a false assumption.

    The first German units arriving in Tunisia early Nov '42 were LW FJ. So am doubtful that many 3rd patterns would have arrived much earlier than mid Nov. Its certainly possible that 3rd patterns were being worn in Europe in late '42 as well.

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      #3797
      Originally posted by Tim OK View Post
      Thanks Mark, thats another classic photo

      Some years ago it was widely thought the the 3rd pattern was not even worn in Afrika before 1943, according to DAK folklore. But like so many other myths concerning the DAK, this eventually was proved a false assumption.

      The first German units arriving in Tunisia early Nov '42 were LW FJ. So am doubtful that many 3rd patterns would have arrived much earlier than mid Nov. Its certainly possible that 3rd patterns were being worn in Europe in late '42 as well.
      Hi Tim,
      Agree. The tunics would have had to have been field-trialed before general issue, of course, then issue to the troops heading South, travel time, etc etc...
      I'd still like to add a complete 1942 dated 3rd pattern to 'The Sandpit'. I'll get there.
      Mark
      NZ

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        #3798
        This is what I can display......
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          #3799
          Hello!

          I am new here and this is my first post! I hope you enjoy and its good for you!

          Regards, Thomas!
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            #3800
            Another one!

            Thomas!
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              #3801
              Welcome Thoms,
              Can we see more images of both tunics, please?
              Great set-ups.
              Regards,
              Mark
              NZ

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                #3802
                Ernst, nice little contribution.

                and

                Thomas, I have to admit that I'm not getting a good feeling regarding your Heer 1st pattern tropical tunic. The tunic unfortunately has some bad insignia. If these have been used to restore an original tunic than they can be removed and a proper restoration completed. Hopefully this is the case.

                Regards,

                Mark

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                  #3803
                  Today I've got this very nice painting of an Infantry EM in tropical uniform -
                  It's "attic-fresh" and has never been in a collection - at least what I know.
                  I hope you like









                  Philipp

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                    #3804
                    Great

                    What a great find, interesting to see the white soutchade as well.
                    This is the 1st DAK portrait I've seen posted here, hopefully some more may come out of the wood work
                    Thanks for posting
                    Mark S

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                      #3805
                      I bought this one thinking it showed a no grommet cap but if you look up at the very top of the cap I can kinda sorta make out what looks like a grommet :/ Would be a great display next to my no grommet cap if it were the case. Either way a nice postcard named and dated. Matt
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                        #3806
                        Hi Afrikasandman,

                        Thanks for sharing the photo, I have tried to blow this one up and I can I think possibly but only possibly see that grommet, this could go either way but I am leaning more towards no grommet.. You may yet have the image you need to go with your cap

                        Philipp, thanks for posting the painting, pretty darn rare I would imagine and it's definitely one that should be hung on the wall.. Don't know why but I feel I have seen a gentleman not unlike this soldier in a period portrait / postcard photo ??

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                          #3807
                          Nice image, Matt.
                          Here's the grommet - canted but there.
                          Regards,
                          Mark
                          NZ
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                            #3808
                            portrait painting

                            From what I see in the painting the details such as color of the soutache and piping on the shoulder straps might not depict reality. As the cap eagle isn't really an accurate tropical one and the collar tabs seem to have dark green (?) stripes down the middle the soldier depicted may not be "infantry". Furthermore the artist wasn't interested in the breast pocket or eagle. It seems to be a very nice impression but not necessarily realism.

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                              #3809
                              Originally posted by pauke View Post
                              From what I see in the painting the details such as color of the soutache and piping on the shoulder straps might not depict reality. As the cap eagle isn't really an accurate tropical one and the collar tabs seem to have dark green (?) stripes down the middle the soldier depicted may not be "infantry". Furthermore the artist wasn't interested in the breast pocket or eagle. It seems to be a very nice impression but not necessarily realism.
                              That's why it's a painting and not a photograph.

                              You might want to check out this thread:
                              http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=689631&page=2

                              There are several nice and period oil on canvas paitings posted.

                              Unless it's not a hyper-realistic paiting, you will notice that uniform "accuracy" did not bothered most of the artists.

                              - Thank you all for the kind comments.

                              Cheers,
                              Philipp

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                                #3810
                                Phillip,

                                It is a fine painting and is a stunning addition to your tropical collection.
                                It certainly is one that I would gladly display in the collecting room.

                                Regards,

                                Mark

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