Saharaina

[djpool]

Hi everyone,

While not a German tunic the Italian Saharaina was a very popular tunic among german soldiers. So popular in fact that the SS and LW produced their own versions of the tunic. I've had this tunic for over a year but have never been able to establish if its an original wartime piece. The tunic is in unissued condition. I added the insignia and replaced the wooden buttons with German ones. There is no date stamp in the tunic. So I'll post a few pictures with the hope that knowledgeable members will be able to comment as to its origin. So let me thank any contributors in advance. This first pic is a wartime picture showing a Saharaina in wear by an Army officer. Jim

[djpool]

Saharaina

Hi everyone,

While not a German tunic the Italian Saharaina was a very popular tunic among german soldiers. So popular in fact that the SS and LW produced their own versions of the tunic. I've had this tunic for over a year but have never been able to establish if its an original wartime piece. The tunic is in unissued condition. I added the insignia and replaced the wooden buttons with German ones. There is no date stamp in the tunic. So I'll post a few pictures with the hope that knowledgeable members will be able to comment as to its origin. So let me thank any contributors in advance. This first pic is a wartime picture showing a Saharaina in wear by an Army officer. Jim

front

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Saharaina

front

back

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Saharaina

back

collar

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Saharaina

collar

collar 2

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Saharaina

collar 2

rear collar

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Saharaina

rear collar

inside view

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Saharaina

inside view

another inner view

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Saharaina

another inner view

lower pocket

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Saharaina

lower pocket

cuff

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Saharaina

cuff

this is the only stamp I found.

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Saharaina

this is the only stamp I found.

buckle front

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Saharaina

buckle front

Rear of the buckle and last picture.

[Johnny S]

I,m not able to make out the top two words.The middle line says de Sevilla [from sevilla] a city in Spain.Don,t know if this helps..................J S

[JuanS]

I,m not able to make out the top two words.The middle line says de Sevilla [from sevilla] a city in Spain.Don,t know if this helps..................J S

In spanish the translation is

Talleres (workshops) de Vestuario ( of Clothing)

de Sevilla ( of Sevilla)

Talla ( size ) 7

Juan