Some of you will remember this tunic from the Konklin Fraud Benefit Auction named to Lt. Col. Karl Steppan who was for a short time commander of the II Battalion, 12th Schutzen Rgt. We completed restoration on it using all period materials and sewing techniques. My friend is a master and it is impossible to tell it has been restored. He works on US Military uniforms for many museums in the US. I built the boards and aged the insignia. This is why I don't trust many things we see as "untouched"
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Herr Oberst Steppan. . .he had a bit of a belly so it does not hang on the form correctly below the belt, note the waist seam. My form is too thin to display it properly.Last edited by Johnny R; 12-06-2008, 05:15 PM. -
It is simply amazing. It is back to its all glory.
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John, are you pursuing a new career? I can remember another restoration job...
Nice job, just don't move to Latvia. JacquesComment
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Cuffs, sewn as they were originally with only in the four corners of each Platten.Last edited by Johnny R; 12-06-2008, 03:39 PM.Comment
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There was a nickel sized hole surrounded by several smaller ones. My friend removed and then wove extra badge cloth from the cuff interior into the original wool to repair the holes.Comment
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John, while you are posting, did officers ever wear their daggers with the waffenrock or was it mostly swords? JacquesComment
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VERY NICE,BACK FROM THE DEAD
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Great restoration!
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