This is a tunic to an Austrian who served with the Gebirgs-Sanitäts-Abteilung 43 of the 3rd Gebirgs Division. He received the IAB which I was not aware was possible but frontline medical personel were appearently awarded the badge until the GAB replaced it for non-infantry branches.
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Edelweiss
Nice patina, John like!
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Eagle
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Tailor label
Austrian tailor
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Ribbons
My favorite feature of the uniform, they cut open the tunic body to insert the ribbons and sewed the ribbons flat to the front.Last edited by Johnny R; 04-05-2008, 01:56 PM.Comment
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Pioniere
Heavy almost double weight. Gebirgs-Pionier-Bataillon 99, KIA in Finland 1944.Comment
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Edelweiss
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Bird
Mothed along the top edge, note missing chunks mmmm badge cloth good
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Board
Board, pulling out slightly
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John,
Both top of the line in condition and quality. I have never seen a ribbon application like that...very nice. To top both off, two gorgeous bullion Edelweisses. This is why I visit this forum to see nice tunics and headgear. Congrats on some very nice examples and for sharing them with us. Where do we send our requests to view others?
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Thanks, I have everything in storage but am doing my seasonal check for problems. I will photograph some more later today.Comment
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Hello John,
both tunics are very nice. As Richard mentioned, both Edelweisses are gorgeous. Pre-1941 made of gabardin, Post-1941 made of wool, good choice.Comment
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