Wachtmantel - "factory fur lined" - unworn

[alessio cammelli]

Hello Guys...would like to sell this overcoat on our e-stand...it is a fur-lined mod 42 (if I'm not wrong) unworn..condition is excellent with no moth holes...repo shoulder boards and original buttons are been added later as the coat was been found without...suggestions and opinions (also about a fair market value) would be, as usual, welcome...

thanks to all for your time

Ale

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[anmarlodz]

It's not M 42 ! it is wachtmantel . M42 overcoat have not breast pockets !

[alessio cammelli]

It's not M 42 ! it is wachtmantel . M42 overcoat have not breast pockets !

Thanks for the input

[Norman Keller]

Yes, it's a sentry guards coat. As far as value it goes in order of lining. First the blanket lined coats (most valuable), second pelt lined (bear fur , elk, lambs wool)(mid range money) and last is the rabbet fur lined coats like yours(least interest). These coats are not very popular amongst collectors because they are too heavy and cumbersome. I just sold a super nice unissued sentry coat that was blanket lined, and bottle green collar on the e-stand for $475.00 shipped (which means I really got 450) even then the buyer was the only one who even expressed interest. I love these coats personally but they are impractical for collectors.

That being said, ... nice coat

[CWP]

I agree that these are just so heavy and cumbersome that they are not practical. Peronally I won't buy fur coats or fur lined coats as the fur becomes very delicate and fragile over time and it is just a conservation and storage hassle I don't want to deal with. You can't put it on a hanger, it has to be stored flat or on a mannequin that can support the weight, often the fur will shed, etc.

[alessio cammelli]

Chris and Norman...thanks a lot for your posts and comments...

Alessio

[John Huff]

I would disagree. Rabbit fur lined examples are my favorite and I would pay a premium for one in excellent condition ( I have). What difference does weight, etc. have to a collector of German uniforms? I guess different strokes for different folks.

[corporalSteiner]

in a nutshell, well handsome coat!

[John Huff]

Another thread from a near identical coat:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=368383

[alessio cammelli]

I would disagree. Rabbit fur lined examples are my favorite and I would pay a premium for one in excellent condition ( I have). What difference does weight, etc. have to a collector of German uniforms? I guess different strokes for different folks.

....thanks for the links too..

Ale