Hi All, this is my first post. I just bought this M40 for a smoking good price. It is an M40 5 button and I think its original and Steve at SM Wholesale said it probably is from the pics. The litzen and breast eagle are hand sewn so they were certainly added later. I found the original stitch marks on the reverse of the collar and made a startling discovery! Heer litzen could not have possibly fit the dimensions of the stitch marks, they are the exact same dimensions as my Reproduction SS collar tabs! There is also remnants of black thread on the left sleeve in the eagle and cuff title positions
My question is, can anyone confirm the tunic is real and also, what are your thoughts on it possibly being SS? It seems very short and has some unusual features like white cotton under the lining where the internal suspenders go and black satin pocket flap lining. If it is SS, would you restore it to the proper insignia?
My question is, can anyone confirm the tunic is real and also, what are your thoughts on it possibly being SS? It seems very short and has some unusual features like white cotton under the lining where the internal suspenders go and black satin pocket flap lining. If it is SS, would you restore it to the proper insignia?
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