Heer Don summer Drillich jacket

[Excelsior]

Hello,

Can anybody tell me what this jacket really is? It is made of a kind of supple drillich cotton. It has 2 belt hooks attached to it with 3 holes in the back for the belt hooks. Apart from the Don shield it has a Heer eagle attached to the front. Markings on the inside are the number 12 and a stamp with a crown (?). Perhaps Russian capture? Thanks for opinions, also on the origin.

Regards

[Excelsior]

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[Johnny R]

That type of fabric is very common for light weight uniforms. I would suggest posting it in the International Militaria section, someone may know what the base tunic is.

[Grabenkater]

This appears to be constructed from linen, not cotton.

[NickG]

Nice tunic, but funny looking shield... In my view suspect...

[Bob Hritz]

The shield also gives me concern. It looks much like one made on a computer operated embroidery machine.

Bob Hritz

[Excelsior]

Hi,

How to find out if Don-shield is orginal? Any opinions on the breast eagle?Also what about these stamps?

Regards

[NickG]

The shield also gives me concern. It looks much like one made on a computer operated embroidery machine.

Bob Hritz

EXACTLY! I have no doubt about that!
Hope somebody can prove me wrong!

[Gaspare]

, the sleeve sheild is current manufacture...