Posted for Mike, he will add his comments shortly.
Bob
Bob
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Close up of the bullion breast eagleComment
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The rear of the tunicComment
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Nice piece, but I'm not too thrilled about the Bulgarian pilot wing. . .WAF LIFE COACHComment
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Last shot, detail under the collar, Mike will add further comments here shortly,
Cheers
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Bob Lyons very kindly posted the pics for me, so I'll add a couple of details to save him acting as my secretary.
This came from Alan Beadle about 7 yeards ago. I was very pleased with it but became a little despondent when a couple of local experts decreed it to be a repro. One of the reasons was the condition was too good. the other wasn't happy with the shoulder boards. Can't remember exactly the problem with them.
Some time ago, I even sent detailed photos to Bill Bureau who markets Janke products. He replied that Janke don't make anything like this and said it was simply an excellent condition original garment.
I would welcome comments if anyone thinks it's not okay. I've noted Gene's opinion on the Bulgarian badge. It comes from Mike Heuer, it's vaulted and the details are excellent. I've read that the fakes are flat and details not so good.
Thanks for any feedback. One can never stop learning.........or making the odd mistake.
Regards,
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Mike, I am more than happy to give that tunic a home on my side of the 'Borough any time you get sick of it at your place!!!
Bob
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Hi Mike
It looks like a nice textbook officers pre war flight blouse. It is described well in Brian Davis Uniforms and insignia of the Luftwaffe Volume 1. The difference is that in the officers model the lower pockets did not have flaps. The pre war enlisted version did not have lower pockets ( page 223 Davis book).
great tunic
Juan
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