Discussion of this rare overcoat

[-Decerf-]

Hello Gents

I'd like to share this overcoat with you, it's a not very common variant so I'd like to read your knowledge on it.

Thanks in advance

Regards -Decerf-

[-Decerf-]

leather paths

What's the purpose of these leather pieces? Reinforcement?

[GAMS1]

A WH Guard coat with leather shoulder reinforcements . Not that often seen !
Nick

[Lenny W]

I haven't seen one of these in awhile I wonder why there's 2 different rb#s

[Glenn McInnes]

I wonder why there's 2 different rb#s

Probably one maker for the coat and one maker for the fur lining.


Looks very nice.(and warm)





Glenn

[Lenny W]

Probably one maker for the coat and one maker for the fur lining.


Looks very nice.(and warm)





Glenn

Sounds about right last one I've seen was at John Huffs house a d it was in exceptional condition

[-Decerf-]

It is to me still unknown why this greatcoat shows the leather patches. Why are there two patches at the side with leather loops? I'm sure there must be more to it. Could it be a greatcoat for supporting a man that is using a range finder mounted on a carrier?

[Rheinmetall]

The leather loops were intended to hold stick grenades.

[Gran Sasso]

The leather loops were intended to hold stick grenades.

Thats the usual nonsense explanation - they do not even fit in those loops...

Thats a coat for farriers / coach drivers, german term "Mantel für Fahrer vom Bock".

[Rheinmetall]

Thats the usual nonsense explanation - they do not even fit in those loops...

Thats a coat for farriers / coach drivers, german term "Mantel für Fahrer vom Bock".

All references I had ever read stated the loops were for stick grenades, so your correction is very welcomed. Thank you for providing this interesting information!

[pauke]

Can anyone identify what the RB number on the right beginning with "9/" signifies? First one I've noticed starting with a high digit.

[Lenny W]

Can anyone identify what the RB number on the right beginning with "9/" signifies? First one I've noticed starting with a high digit.

I can't remember off hand what the 9 prefix was thought to be,but picked up quite a few caps over the years with this type rb #

[jmcm]

The first prefix number could range from 0 through to 9. This number determined the membership of the various groups in the realm of Trade and Industry (Reichsgruppenleitzahl)

• 0 Industry
• 1 Crafts
• 2 Commercial wholesale trading companies
• 3 Banking
• 4 Insurance Companies
• 5 Energy (Electrical companies and such)
• 6 Tourism (Including Hotels, Wine and Mineral Water companies)
• 7 Traffic
• 8 Food Industry
• 9 Not otherwise mentioned groups

[Gran Sasso]

All references I had ever read stated the loops were for stick grenades, so your correction is very welcomed. Thank you for providing this interesting information!

I know, one book copies wrong info from another one, and the list goes on - does not make wrong infos any better..,

[Addicted]

Rare overcoat

Hi All,
Interested to see another one of these over coats , as I have one in my collection.
The leather loops under the arms have intrigued me also.
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On the example that started this thread ,can you tell me where yours is stamped and labeled please.