A selection of Volksmarine seaman uniforms for your review...
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blue HBT work uniform -
blue wool middy...Comment
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flap trousers...Comment
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gabardine middy...Comment
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another pullover...Comment
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more...Comment
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parade uniform...there are no provisions for attaching schutzenschnur...was this done by the individuals?Comment
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white HBT bord uniform...Comment
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more to follow...Comment
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Gigoo - Great VM uniform collection, sadly all of my VM uniforms are currently packed in plastic tubs because of a lack of space.Originally posted by gigoo View Post
If I recall correctly the upper part of the VM Schützenschnur was attached to a gold naval button that was sewn onto the right shoulder. The other end was fastened under the little black tie (Middy Knot) by either a safety pin or a plain button.
Also note that the Middy Knot was only worn with particular uniforms which include the service uniform, walking out uniform and parade uniform. It would normally not have been worn with the On-Board or work uniforms.Last edited by ehrentitle; 09-09-2012, 03:04 PM.Comment
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Thanks for the info ehrentitle...set-ups based on illustrations out of Keubke's
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Here is a scan of the cover of Der Volksmarine published in 2009 which should give you an idea of how the VM Schützenschnur is worn on the parade uniform. Sadly the cover has the only color photos in this book. However Volksmarine auf Wacht published in 1983 has color photos throughout and is a must have for any serious VM collector.
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that's great thanks! looks like there is a lot of difference in the placement of button on shoulder...Comment
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To my knowledge there are no uniform plate photos in Keubke's book showing the Middy Knot being worn on the On Board (Borduniformen) or Work Uniform (Arbeitsuniformen)Originally posted by gigoo View PostComment
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