HBT Wrap on E Stand opinion

[djpool]

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[djpool]

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[PANZERPIONIERE]

I would pass on this.
I do not like the stitching under the collar.
Stevet

[B. N. Singer]

[QUOTE=djpool].... Also I've never seen a depot code of " S".

I could entertain doubts, however I think I have seen an "S" depot stamp.

B. N. Singer

[djpool]

[quote=B. N. Singer]

.... Also I've never seen a depot code of " S".

I could entertain doubts, however I think I have seen an "S" depot stamp.

B. N. Singer

Thats certainly possible.I have some information that indicates there may have been a depot in Strassburg which could have used S. So any pics of S coded uniforms would be appreciated.WR Jim

[CSP]

I am a believer that the zig-zag under the collar is a clear sign of a post war HBT wrap. The markings are odd enough to raise concern...spacing, size and the "." behind the "S" all are factors thattome are strange. I would prefer to find markings in white or yellow and on the right side (as worn).

Overall, the entire uniform looks crispy new..and I think it is. The rayon lining looks thin, stiff and typical of what I see on worse copies...and I think is fake.

These are just my own observations and things that would make me have no further interest in the piece.

[B. N. Singer]

[QUOTE=djpool]So any pics of S coded uniforms would be appreciated.

Certainly Not a common mark; but I will see if I can comply.

B. N. Singer

[Mike Davis]

Three images posted on the behalf of Mr B.N. Singer:

His comments -

"The jacket is a rather "plain Jane" AG wraparound but quite rare.

The markings are Very Atypical, the "S" mark aside, in that it is "double marked." There is an RB Nr. as well as a makers mark (Salzburg = "S", IMO)"

[Mike Davis]

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[Mike Davis]

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[PANZERPIONIERE]

Nice, thanks for the markings, looks crisp.
S

[Glenn McInnes]

Now those are good markings...


Glenn

[B. N. Singer]

My thanks to Mike D. for taking the time out of his busy day to help me out.

I apologize to the forum members for any misinterpretation. The pictures posted are of a standard Heer green wool, AG (Signal Officers) wraparound and are NOT an HBT example. I personally do not feel this makes any difference as far as "S" markings would be concerned.

I know that I have been criticized for the "lack of depth" in my postings, but truly I do wish to help with certain other requests that might be made.


B. N. Singer

[DonC]

The question I would ask is how many of these HBT wraps, or any uniform items in general, were kept hermetically sealed for 60+ years to keep them in factory fresh condition? I have several mint tunics and all exhibit the signs that they are indeed sixty years old, even if they might look "new" to the casual observer. It is esoteric, but this one just looks too damned new, and I would pass.

Don

[djpool]

My thanks to Mike D. for taking the time out of his busy day to help me out.

I apologize to the forum members for any misinterpretation. The pictures posted are of a standard Heer green wool, AG (Signal Officers) wraparound and are NOT an HBT example. I personally do not feel this makes any difference as far as "S" markings would be concerned.

I know that I have been criticized for the "lack of depth" in my postings, but truly I do wish to help with certain other requests that might be made.


B. N. Singer

Mr Singer,

Thank you very much for posting the pictures. Yours definately are no brainers. One of the major flaws in a lot of the reproductions are the depot stamps IMHO, so having yours as examples do help me. There are some of the newer tunics hitting the market (which I think are repros), that have credible markings. WR Jim