Tropical Tunic for Review

[Rob G.]

I have been looking for a tropical tunic to pair with some of my helmets. I believe I found one. Another WAF member was kind enough to give me the details on this; however, I thought I get the general concensus, as I don't know much about uniforms.

Does the insignia appear original to the uniform? Has anyone seen this combination--as all the other tropical uniforms I have seen had a different insignia.

Sorry, these photos are from the deal I purchased the tunic from.

Many thanks for any information!
Rob

[Rob G.]

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[Rob G.]

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[Bond]

From these pics, it looks to be a 3rd pattern tropical tunic, with a M44 eagle and non tropical collar tabs. If original, it must date from after 44, which might explain the collar tabs.

I think it is all original, just late war.

[Rob G.]

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[Rob G.]

From these pics, it looks to be a 3rd pattern tropical tunic, with a M44 eagle and non tropical collar tabs. If original, it must date from after 44, which might explain the collar tabs.

I think it is all original, just late war.

Thanks!

Collar Tabs = Litzen?

Any period pics exist of these late war tunics in use or are these tunics pretty much unissued surplus?

[airborne_steve]

The tunic is original. The insignia are also original as well. When the two came together is the question. I think the mix of tropical and continental tunic/insignia are just a late war anomaly and are period applied.

nice big tunic. Steve

[Bond]

Thanks!

Collar Tabs = Litzen?

Any period pics exist of these late war tunics in use or are these tunics pretty much unissued surplus?

Yes, Litzen = collar tabs

[NZMark]

Agree with Jerry & Steve,
All OK - just that late war variation on a theme. Looks un-issued, as I'd expect to see in these 1944 dated tunics.
Regards,
Mark

[Rob G.]

Agree with Jerry & Steve,
All OK - just that late war variation on a theme. Looks un-issued, as I'd expect to see in these 1944 dated tunics.
Regards,
Mark

Thanks Mark.

I might add, my wife and my thoughts go out to all the people in NZ. We were in Christchurch three months ago taking photos of the church and statues. A very unfornuate tragedy.

[NZMark]

Thank You,
It's still sinking in how much damage there is, and loss of life.
Mark