Flavor of the week Piped Panzer Tunic

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Its been too hot this week to do much outside, so I've had time to play with my collection a little. Heres my 2d Model Piped tunic. I've posted the odd pic of it before but nothing in detail. Given that there have been 2 Piped tunics shown on the forum with questionable details, I figured I should let the forum give it a once over. I think the tunics good. I won't state anything beyond that. Insignia:good/bad, wartime/postwar applied I'll let you folks comment. Oh if you have concerns about the tunic please speak up. Just a few notes:

-Bought in England from a dealer about 10 years ago
-Good quality wool, bit stiff now.
-Shows very light wear-probably worn to a couple of parades before it went in the closet for the duration.

Here are some pictures. I think they speak for themselves, but I'll comment where appropriate.

Thanks in advance for looking/commenting.

WR Jim

Front

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back

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front panel

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the collar

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Closures

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The sleeves

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Hard to see but you might be able to see the light wear ar the cuffs and collar.

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At one time it had sew in boards. As you can see they were removed. The shot of the inside where the liner was opened makes that clear.I'm assuming the loops are postwar addded.

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Now to the inside liner.One side

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the other side. Steel grey and brown grey cloth was used.

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Heres a composite showing:

Equipment hook strap was cut.

White tightening tape and the inside of one of the pockets.Marked with a cloth bolt number

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composite showing bias material, a button and the front button closures.

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Depot stamp.Can't read the maker but its there.

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Breast eagle

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collar tab.I didn't take a pic of the buttonholes but standard keyhole.This is the last picture unless you need more shots.