Heer grey shirt - what do you think? Please let me know. THANKS!!

[kaiserwilhelm2]

Hi Guys,

this came with the post this morning. It is a worn Heer shirt with some repairs. Overall in nice condition. As I have not handled this type of shirt before, I would very much like to have some second opinions on it. I myself like it a lot. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

Cheers, W

[kaiserwilhelm2]

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[Glenn McInnes]

Looks good to me.










Glenn

[anmarlodz]

Looks good but buttons are definately replaced ( should be pressed paper buttons ).

[biohazard69]

[kaiserwilhelm2]

Thanks guys!

Is amarlodz right about the buttons? Please let me know. Thanks!

[Zauberflöte]

Thanks guys!

Is amarlodz right about the buttons? Please let me know. Thanks!

Generally speaking he is; although metal buttons are witnessed as well.
Of course exceptions are possible but the buttons on your shirt do not strike me as factory issue. Please bear in mind these shirts have often been extensively worn post war as well....

(As said before K, it is preferable to do your homework before buying, that is always better than afterwards ).

F.

[Grubhy]

Textbook M42 pattern Trikot Hemd, buttons were replaced but still very nice. Price was good too, I've noted this one on the Emig web site

[kaiserwilhelm2]

Textbook M42 pattern Trikot Hemd, buttons were replaced but still very nice. Price was good too, I've noted this one on the Emig web site

Well spotted Grubny! Due to the good price, on which I had done my homework, I was not too concerned with the buttons.

[Grubhy]

Thanks My Friend Here is mine found in Czech attic in as found condition, factory applied cardboard buttons and steel dish buttons added as repair. As You probably noted chest pockets are shorter. I believe that is earlier pattern, pictures taken in Gablonz area in 1944 and from Krakau in 1943 shows fresh recruits with pattern like yours.

What is yours RBN number? These two are very close, maybe the same maker?

m42 shirt on manny1.jpg


Reference picture with good shot of collar and shoulders construction:

Kopia shirt note details on shoulders.jpg