Flieger Bluse Advice Please

[Mark Holden]

Hi ,

I have ben offered this Fliegerbluse. I am mainly an Army collector but always wanted one of these. I have no idea how good the copies are(The lost battalions site just does not have the detail in their photos). My instinct says that this is good, but I would welcome any coments

The Pics will show a Frontal. The eagle Collar Patch and inside markings.

Thanks Mark

[DonC]

Hi Mark -

I will defer to our Luftwaffe experten on the site, but I like the tunic overall. I am concerned about the stitching on the eagle, however. I've never seen the stitching run so far into the actual insignia. I have a feeling it was probably reattached, and/or is a reproduction.

Don

[Mark Holden]

Hi Don,
I agree on the eagle I have yet to search the thread on the Luftwaffe eagles that ran a few weeks ago. It's really the stamps that I need help with, they are not typical of the type I am used to in Army tunics and the underline is odd. If a repro normally there is a pattern in the fakers use of them ie they tend to turn up regularly.

Thanks

Mark

I will defer to our Luftwaffe experten on the site, but I like the tunic overall. I am concerned about the stitching on the eagle, however. I've never seen the stitching run so far into the actual insignia. I have a feeling it was probably reattached, and/or is a reproduction.

Don[/QUOTE]

[Willi Z.]

I wouldn't suggest focusing on what repros are currently available. These FBs have been made from original blankets and greatcoats. I sure do have a concern with the markings and the eagle. I don't like the sloppy way the gulls were applied to the one collar tab. I also don't like what I see of the inside lining. Can we see some more photos? A view of the inside were the eagle is sewn, underneath the collar tabs, inside view of the lining, etc.

Willi

[Mark Holden]

Thanks Willi,

I'll try to get more photos from the seller. As I said Fliegerbluses are not my area of expertise. so most grateful for your comments

Regards

Mark


I wouldn't suggest focusing on what repros are currently available. These FBs have been made from original blankets and greatcoats. I sure do have a concern with the markings and the eagle. I don't like the sloppy way the gulls were applied to the one collar tab. I also don't like what I see of the inside lining. Can we see some more photos? A view of the inside were the eagle is sewn, underneath the collar tabs, inside view of the lining, etc.

Willi[/QUOTE]