Kraus -Feldgraue Uniformierung
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If it had not been for those red collar patches I can see why some would think this was a M15 officer tunic - looks very similar.Comment
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I suspect Chip is correct, in that this is a private purchase jacket. Whilst it follows the pattern to some degree, there are differences that make this one a little different, namely the addition of a stand and fall collar instead of the usual fall collar, the simplified cuffs and lack of and belt supports, as well of being made of a superior material.
Thanks Tom for your help, and your rapid research; it make it all the more interestingComment
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Here are some pictures of the various patterns of Litewka. Yours appears to be the 1903 pattern. These were worn by all infantry troops, not just Landwehr. These were pretty much outmoded by the time the war began and were relegated to the lower echelon troops. In wartime photos you even see the old patterns being worn. Red was the most common color of the Kragenpatten. Jägers worn green ones and the Garde various colors.
The artwork is from Paul Pietsch's work on the Prussian army 1808-1914 and Das Deutsche Heer appearing in the 1930s and contributed to by Pietsch, Herbert Knötel d.J. and Major a.D. Baron Collas.
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FUSS ARI and IR 166Comment
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Some moreComment
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AirforceComment
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Jäger zPf 11
Dragoner 6Comment
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Jäger Btl. 4Comment
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Garde PionierComment
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Those are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.Comment
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I've been slowly gathering field gear to create a combat order display. I've got most of the kit, but I dont have a belt so what I do have cant be displayed. I recently bought a belt + buckle, but it was too small for this mannequin!Comment
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Jäger Btl. 12 Sachsen
simplified WaffenrockComment
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