Tunics with TDBs originally sewn.... how many are out there?

[jacquesf]

Guys, unfortunately it was never mine, but I had the luxury of handling it many times. It is part of the Bodo Spranz grouping, straight from the family. It even had a smoked sigaret butt in the pocket. The group included his RK with Oak leaves which he got on the same day. It has always been my dream tunic, just could not afford it. J

[afrikasandman]

That is insane! I can't imagine having a tunic with that many on there, let alone attributed like that. Very cool to say the least. Matt

[CWP]

Awesome to know that this grouping even exists. Amazing.

[Bill Hermann]

Here is mine, only one but no doubt whatsoever in my mind that it's a 100 % originally applied. The badge is sunken into the tunic and the stitching is old and sunken as well. The Kuban shield is the same. An indirect family pick up that the medals are supposed to be the original ones to the tunic as well, but no way to prove that. Interestly when you remove the medals the fabric is worn where the backs of the medals protrude into it. Regards, Bill

[Bill Hermann]

The rear of the TDB with the sleeve turned inside out, hard to capture with the camera but you can see how it has almost pushed the fabric in.

[Lou58]

Nice one Bill

Lou

[WEISNER]

Jeez Bill this is one of the nicest M43's I have laid eyes on with a nice worn look and the late M44 style eagle applied! have you previously shown this on the forum and if so can you post a link? If not I think it as well as the other tunics in this thread need a thread of their own showing them in all their glory!

Great stuff Guy's!

Kevin

[Bill Hermann]

I will get some more pics of the tunic to share Kevin, here is a couple of close ups of the TDB stitching and the Kuban shield.

[Bill Hermann]

The Kuban as well, you can see the way the two fabrics have almost 'blended' together with time. Regards, Bill

[jacquesf]

Fantastic Bill, if you ever get tired of this one put me on your quick dial. Great way to display it as well. Jacques

[Bill Hermann]

Fantastic Bill, if you ever get tired of this one put me on your quick dial. Great way to display it as well. Jacques

Thanks Jacques, the inspiration for the display came from your your wonderful collecting room. Will put this one on the list with the Stalingrad map Regards, Bill

[jacquesf]

Thanks Jacques, the inspiration for the display came from your your wonderful collecting room. Will put this one on the list with the Stalingrad map Regards, Bill

You just had to rub that in. LOL. Remember the cricket.

[afrikasandman]

Bill,

that is a killer tunic, thank you for posting it. Matt

[WEISNER]

Beautiful Bill! The insignia has fused itself to the tunic becoming one! I look forward to seeing more.....

Kev

[TrondK]

Absolutely fantastic pieces of history. I do not collect exactly these tunics (today)- but i would be honoured to have something like this in my treasurechest.