Flag bearer arm patch opinions

[Johnny R]

I would not mess with anything, this is pretty much exactly what I would expect to see for this time period with the bearers patch. I cannot say it is all 100% but the math "works" with the O.A. bands etc.

[billbert]

Also review the shield foto.. it MIGHT have a ghost of the shields original placement above it..Billbert

[Johnny R]

The buttons look like larger dress buttons (19-21 CM?) as well aside from the bottom pockets which look like issue?

[Sammler]

Why would a breast eagle be removed and replaced but a large bevo insignia with three eagles be possibly orig?

I am not siding one way or other at this point as this thread started for the standard bearers shield that is a nice original but when applied ?

The tunic still looks great with it.

[schönbeck]

just have a ruler at the moment but I think that they are about 18-19 mm wide.

I will sell the tunic later on. And if the bearer patch doesn't belong I rather remove it.

[Johnny R]

I would want to see everything before doing or saying anything about what is replaced or not unless it is known it was replaced etc. The buttons were changed for the dress/walking out appearance etc.

[schönbeck]

Sorry for asking. But why would they change buttons? It was a field tunic but ended as a dress tunic, is that right?

[billbert]

THIS WAS IMO HIS DRESS UP to impress the ladies walking out tunic!! It indeed lloks sharp!! Billbert

[Johnny R]

Sorry for asking. But why would they change buttons? It was a field tunic but ended as a dress tunic, is that right?

It is not a field tunic, as noted it is for walking out etc. They had 2 plus tunics each, usually 3 for NCOS four plus, this is a "leave tunic". The silver buttons are a normal change to try and make it look like a officers piped dress tunic or a RH piped service tunic etc.

[Naval Enigma]

Quick question what are O.A. bands?

Awesome tunic, BTW. It would be nice if someone experience could look at the patch before anything is removed. It would be a shame to deface it if it's period.

I would not mess with anything, this is pretty much exactly what I would expect to see for this time period with the bearers patch. I cannot say it is all 100% but the math "works" with the O.A. bands etc.

[David Fettes]

Quick question what are O.A. bands?

Offizier-Anwärter (Officer Cadet) worn on the shoulder straps.

[sander vw]

Very nice tunic! I would leave the patch on it. Could be good IMO.

[Naval Enigma]

Offizier-Anwärter (Officer Cadet) worn on the shoulder straps.

Thank you.

[Daniel.S]

Why would a breast eagle be removed and replaced but a large bevo insignia with three eagles be possibly orig?

I am not siding one way or other at this point as this thread started for the standard bearers shield that is a nice original but when applied ?

The tunic still looks great with it.

Doesnt need to be..

Ive seen tunics bought directly from vets family with original sewn krimshields but with no breasteagles...