Hauptfeldwebel Tunic OK??

[mudsharkangler]

Hello. I am being offered this tunic. I am not a tunic guy and these are the best pics i could get. This one appears correct to me. Any comments?

thanks!

[mudsharkangler]

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[mudsharkangler]

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[Glenn McInnes]

Looks like an original M43 jacket (straight pocket flaps) with added pocket pleats,shortened etc,,Collar of course has been modified.


Eagle certainly appears to be original factory machine sewn.






Glenn

[mudsharkangler]

Thanks. Is this something done wartime or post war...or will we just never know ?

Looks like an original M43 jacket (straight pocket flaps) with added pocket pleats,shortened etc,,Collar of course has been modified.


Eagle certainly appears to be original factory machine sewn.






Glenn

[Zauberflöte]

Second that! Strongly modified but original.

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[Glenn McInnes]

Thanks. Is this something done wartime or post war...or will we just never know ?

Wartime,IMO....Common modifications for NCO's.




Best,
Glenn

[Zauberflöte]

Thanks. Is this something done wartime or post war...or will we just never know ?

My was a reaction on Glenn's post of course.
This was done during wartime a lot, fashion and personal taste.

I would recommend you to buy the book 'Feldbluse'; this will give you a nice overview of the german WW2 Field tunic.

[mudsharkangler]

Thanks to both of you for replying.

I guess when he got promoted, he wanted to also earn some more "Style Points" at the time and not look like a new recruit? ?

Will have to get the book and expand my knowledge...never hurts.


brian

[naxos]

Wartime,IMO....Common modifications for NCO's.




Best,
Glenn

Here is another example

[mudsharkangler]

eagle close-up

[Glenn McInnes]

Nice original factory sewn eagle...As suspected.







Glenn

[Lenny W]

Nice original factory sewn eagle...As suspected.







Glenn

indeed very nice

[Bob Hritz]

I find these personally modified tunics much more exciting than the standard 'cookie cutter' issue patterns. They just scream authenticity.

Bob Hritz

[mudsharkangler]

Update. I did manage to pick this tunic up. Seems like an honest, although well used tunic. No majot damage to speak of, just a fair amount of honest wear and dirt (especially the inside liner). Should this tunic be left as-is and just brushed off?

If anyone wants some pics, let me know.


Brian