3rd pattern Panzer Wrap questions

[bergrenner]

Hi all;
I have a couple questions concerning panzer wraps.

1) Did production shortcuts of the 3rd pattern ever lead to breast eagles being sewn through the lining? How often is this encountered?

2)Russo-braiding...Now I know that any authentic piece is a treasure, but are tunics with this style of tabs "less desired?

Thanks for the help. Wade, please comment!

Stuart Schultz

[Panzer]

Hi Stuart,
how are you?
Eagles where never production sewn through the lining....even as a shortcut. There are many tunics that have been "de-nazified" by having the eagle removed (often immediately in captivity) so this is often the result of that. This is a common occurence.

As for the Russia braid method of making the collar tabs, it definately existed, but also it's an easy way for a person to restore a wrap without obtaining the hard to find collar tabs, so I would have to say it's less desirable. Often there is a mark from the original tabs being sewn on, but naturally not always, but yes..........they are less well thought of. But not impossible.

Hope that helps!
Cheers, Wade.

[bergrenner]

Hi Wade;
Its great to hear from you! I really appreciate the help with this.

Stuart