Overcoat question

[Gdeutschland39]

I recently bought an infantry officer overcoat, and even though all areas of inspection clear I am a bit concerned on the fact that there is only one button, instead of two, in the back strip area. I have searched in the forum for pictures without success. Does anyone has input on this matter?

Thanks

John

[anmarlodz]

photos are need to make any opinion.

[Johnny R]

I agree, need to see pictures. It may just be an unusual example or something like a Dutch conversion which many times retain a single button hole.

[Gdeutschland39]

Would someone be so kind to post the pics for me? I am not able to put them up.

[Johnny R]

You can send them to me, I will PM you.

[Gdeutschland39]

Johnny thanks for the offer, but I went ahead and joined you guys. Here are the pictures. I tried at best to take a picture of the name label but this was the best I could get. I am not sure if its a maker label or the officer's name.

[Gdeutschland39]

A side note....

Interested in: 1939 Gold Woud Badge, 1939 L Marked EK2, L Marked KVK 2's with or without swords, LDO KVK 2 Cases red or blue insert, 50 years civil service medal w case, 1939 cased EK1 w carton, BSW and JFS marked IAB's, matching medal and packet frozen meat set, and / or a variety of single court mounted medals.

[Gdeutschland39]

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[Gdeutschland39]

Label...I graduated from photo school...didn't I?

[Gdeutschland39]

Final

[Johnny R]

Does it have a five button front or 6 on each side? What are the shoulderboards? I think it is okay, maybe foreign made.

[Gdeutschland39]

Thanks for your prompt reply. Yes, the six front buttons are present (I guess that the last one is not very observable on the first pic....I think I have to ask for my money back from photo school.) I do not get your question about the shoulder boards, though.

[Johnny R]

What unit is shown on the shoulder boards. Sometimes this helps to figure out what something is.

[Gdeutschland39]

Thanks again Johnny for the interest shown in assisting me with this one. The numeral is 78. Funny, this is the second one I have owned with the same number.

[Vincent S.]

Might have started life as Polizei? I know these examples had a single button on the rear waist belt.

Best,
Vincent S.