URGENT Greatcoat verification

[FranzJoseph]

Hi guys,

This greatcoat is going up for sale tomorrow, and I urgently need verification as to whether it is authentic or a repro. I'm really not sure, the collar stitching looks ok to me, but I have never handled one in the flesh before. A ballpark value would also be great. Last picture is the very bottom of the back of the greatcoat. Thanks in advance
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[FranzJoseph]

A quick update!

A quick update guys,

I won the greatcoat! Now I am able to take better photos, perhaps this will aid in verification! Is there anything interesting I should know about this coat? I am only just starting out again after a long hibernation!

Is the condition good? Would this example fall at the upper end of the value scale? Would it be worth obtaining shoulderboards?

Thanks in advance!

[Gil]

It seems original.
There are stamps on or in the inside pocket?
There are buttons and loops for the shoulderstraps?
Bye

[FranzJoseph]

Hello,

There are no buttons or loops for the shoulderboards. I couldn't find any stamps on the inside pockets or on the inside of the coat anywhere.

Cheers!

[Buckliger]

Classical authenic taylor made german WW2 officer greatcoat. Interessting is that fine feldgrau tricot backing of the collar .

[JanC]

Classical authenic taylor made german WW2 officer greatcoat. Interessting is that fine feldgrau tricot backing of the collar .

+1 yup tailor made

[FranzJoseph]

Thanks for the authentication. Buckliger, the collar is tricot. I have been unable to find any markings or a tailors label unfortunately but it still seems legit.

Does anyone have any ideas on value?

Cheers,

Franzjoseph

[codytrcollector]

Maybe three-hundred dollars but a difficult resale even at that. Without the shoulder-boards or any identification labels there isn't anything particularly special about it, i.e: branch, rank, individual, etc...just a common Heer mantel.
On the positive aspect of things though it does appear to be in good condition....that's always a plus.

[FranzJoseph]

Hi Cody,

I got the mantel for far less than that so that's good news for me! Yes it's in great condition, two tiny moth nips are all I can see. Should I take any preventative steps like putting it in the freezer?

Cheers,

FranzJoseph

[codytrcollector]

Hi Cody,

I got the mantel for far less than that so that's good news for me! Yes it's in great condition, two tiny moth nips are all I can see. Should I take any preventative steps like putting it in the freezer?

Cheers,

FranzJoseph

wunderbar! I was a bit worried you'd over spend seeing it was an auction. Congratulations, I'll make a excellent beginning to a heer display.

[FranzJoseph]

Thankfully it was towards the end of 700 lots and nobody else seemed to recognise what it was! Particularly as it was displayed all tied up with string at the viewing