A few more shots ...
Gentlemen,
A few more detailed shots.
First of all, it was obvious from the moment I pulled it out of the box that the eagle was original and not re-sewn. This is one detail that is quite difficult to see in images. The eagles that are original, due to the outstanding work of the tailors and 6 decades of being in place, seem almost "welded" in position. Plus, the wrinkles or waves in the fabric are duplicated in the shape of the eagle. I don't know how to explain it, and am not doing very well, but it's something unmistakable.
Also, two other concerns for me when collecting Waffenrocks:
1. The condition of the loops if any. I know a lot of collectors like loops since they were for the important awards and badges. But if not carefully placed on the display -- or through careless handling, whatever -- the loops can become damaged or stretched. Some are also not original. These loops were in superb condition and made sense for the tunic. Plus they were of that classic construction you see on originals. Close up, a real pattern/weave to the loops. My view is that badges spent very little time in these loops. I am very careful when I place the awards on there as well.
2. Tailor labels have often been added. Again, this is something you find hard to tell in images. But once again, this label (to a Paderborn tailor) was almost welded into place. It just seemed a part of the fabric, though hand stitched.
I didn't have time to take the uniform off the torso form to take interior photos, but this one had the beautiful internal belt with chromed fittings in perfect condition and another nice tailor touch -- an interior pocket that could be reached (vertical slash and close to the button holes) easily by only undoing one or two buttons. They thought of everything.
Anyway, I am delighted. Oh, and another thing -- those moths. Just one minor moth nip in this one in the rear and some minor tracking. But about as good as you can do, I guess.
All the best,
Mike
Gentlemen,
A few more detailed shots.
First of all, it was obvious from the moment I pulled it out of the box that the eagle was original and not re-sewn. This is one detail that is quite difficult to see in images. The eagles that are original, due to the outstanding work of the tailors and 6 decades of being in place, seem almost "welded" in position. Plus, the wrinkles or waves in the fabric are duplicated in the shape of the eagle. I don't know how to explain it, and am not doing very well, but it's something unmistakable.
Also, two other concerns for me when collecting Waffenrocks:
1. The condition of the loops if any. I know a lot of collectors like loops since they were for the important awards and badges. But if not carefully placed on the display -- or through careless handling, whatever -- the loops can become damaged or stretched. Some are also not original. These loops were in superb condition and made sense for the tunic. Plus they were of that classic construction you see on originals. Close up, a real pattern/weave to the loops. My view is that badges spent very little time in these loops. I am very careful when I place the awards on there as well.
2. Tailor labels have often been added. Again, this is something you find hard to tell in images. But once again, this label (to a Paderborn tailor) was almost welded into place. It just seemed a part of the fabric, though hand stitched.
I didn't have time to take the uniform off the torso form to take interior photos, but this one had the beautiful internal belt with chromed fittings in perfect condition and another nice tailor touch -- an interior pocket that could be reached (vertical slash and close to the button holes) easily by only undoing one or two buttons. They thought of everything.
Anyway, I am delighted. Oh, and another thing -- those moths. Just one minor moth nip in this one in the rear and some minor tracking. But about as good as you can do, I guess.
All the best,
Mike
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