NCO summer tunic

[Mike Swan]

I just received this tunic from a good mate in California. I really like the litzen trim, made from strips of soutache. Only the sleeves are lined.

Does anyone have any ideas about the probable origins of the material, Russian, Italian?

Mike

[Johnny R]

Hi Mike, nice tunic, I have a couple tunics like yours made out of this material as well and IMO it is similar to the fabric of issue tropical blouses. I think it may be German or Dutch production.

[besslein]

Hi Mike, nice tunic, I have a couple tunics like yours made out of this material as well and IMO it is similar to the fabric of issue tropical blouses. I think it may be German or Dutch production.

i vote for Dutch cloth. nice tunic by the way!

[Mike Swan]

Gents, many thanks for the comments and identifying the cloth.

Mike

[Towarish]

Very nice looking tunic.
Congrats.

[NickG]

I vote Dutch cloth but also Dutch tailored which explains why the button slits are so close to the edge = a Dutch trait!
German tailoring = more over-lap! Also the pocket pleats are non German in construction...fake stitched on and narrow...
= foreign tailor clues! Does the back panel look like a rock cut?
Neat the colored litzen with soutache material! I love this tunic! Wish it had stayed in California (but with me!!) Congrats!
I am planning a trip to Moorabbin, Vic in November-December time span! Let me know!!!

[Mike Swan]

G'day Nick.

Thanks for the detailed analysis. Dutch-made is really interesting.

To me the rear is like a standard tunic, a central seam, small darts on either side, two small belt hooks and vent.

I'll make sure I check my security late this year !!!

Mike

[NickG]

G'day Nick.

Thanks for the detailed analysis. Dutch-made is really interesting.

To me the rear is like a standard tunic, a central seam, small darts on either side, two small belt hooks and vent.

I'll make sure I check my security late this year !!!

Mike

Central seam back....makes sense, simple cut light weight tunic...Sometimes the French cuffs are also not this tall on Dutch made German tunics...
Here very German! They did a good job tailoring it as a German tunic in certain areas but not 100% ...which also explains the position of the
skirt pockets more towards the hips! Foreign job!
Great piece! Yes check your locks!

[afrikasandman]

That is a very cool tunic, I am really loving these light weight summer uniforms. The tabs are my favorite part for sure, first I have seen it done like this. Matt

[Zauberflöte]

[QUOTE=NickG;5705828]......
Neat the colored litzen with soutache material! ...QUOTE]

Agreed, a very neat feature and rarely seen in practice!

Great score!

[frank savage]

HI there!

I think that there's no problem with this tunic but is curious that the litzen has sewn close to the NCO tresse, It was common practice when the tailor was getting an EM tunic and upgraded it to NCO. In this case the litzen previous sewed was close to the tress. Here, the jacket was all tailored made, so, litzen and tress was sewed at the same time, and there wasn't reason to put the tabs so close to the tresse... Still foreign job!

Best,

[Mike Swan]

Thanks again for the comments.

I suppose we will never know why the tailor positioned the litzen that way. He must have thought it looked okay and never guessed that his handiwork would be scrutinised 73 years later.

Mike

[afrikasandman]

I think the tailor did a great job. I have seen where the tress was just sewn over the tabs so I wouldn't have a problem with the way this one is done. Matt

[Mike Swan]

Here's an interior view and underside of the collar. The sleeve lining is a rather natty colour.

Mike

[Crusader17]

Beautiful tunic that would be welcome in my collection any time. Congratulations!