Heer M42 mantel

[piotr911]

Recently I've bought a Heer greatcoat. Could you please help me identifying the version? Possibly M42? Why does it have those leather insertions under the sleeve, I can't figure it out

How would you value that item?

Thanks
Peter

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[19BARBAROSSA41]

It's WACHTMANTEL not M42 . These type of coat existed long before 1942.

[FestungSpanien]

I have never seen a marking tag sewn to the cloth...is that right?
Ace

[JPhilip]

Hello,
This Wachtmantel/greatcoat is a variant including leather pieces.
It had a large leather piece sewn on each shoulder....you should have a look on both shoulders in order to find the remains of thread /stitchings...i can see a stitching on the left shoulder in the photo that shows the back...

[piotr911]

Thanks a lot for your help!

I'll check for the stitchings on the shoulders. What is the purpose of those leather pieces sewn under the sleeves? Protecting the material from wearing out?

[CWP]

The leather pieces under the sleeves were loops to hold stick grenades.

[sander vw]

And the ones on top were to protect the cloth from used of Y-straps/backpacks/K98 slings.

[piotr911]

Once again thank you for your replies guys

How would you value that wachtmantel?

[JPhilip]

Recently I've bought a Heer greatcoat.

How would you value that wachtmantel?

So you did buy it for business only...?!
how much did you pay for it ?