Panzer unit numbered 87?

[Shawn Southern]

Does anyone know of a Panzer unit numberically identified as "87." I have a tunic with pink piped boards that bear these unit number devices. I have been unable to identify the existence of such a unit. Thanks for any assitance!

Best Regards,

Shawn

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Shawn, how about Pz.Jg Abt.87?

http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/...Gliederung.htm

Cheers, Ade.

[Shawn Southern]

Thanks Adrian

Adrian:

Many thanks.....no P device on the boards, but it's a Hauptmann's tunic, so very little room with the numbers and pips. The tunic has a Krim shield that very much looks original to the jacket.

Cheers!

shawn

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Shawn, after I posted I thought about the "P" device. But now that you mention it, I think that you explanation is quite possible. Sounds a nice item.

Cheers, Ade.

[Shawn Southern]

Panzer Tunic

Thanks again Adrian for taking the time to reply. Yes, it's an interesting tunic........tailor made, but of a heavy, coarse wool and with a dark green collar, but not constructed of badge cloth. It also has a Krim shield and a cloth DKiG, plus a sewn on, smaller size ribbon bar with two Turkish awards. I will post pics when time allows so that forum members can comment. Again - thanks!

Cheers,

Shawn