M44 tunic opinions

[RobertE]

The eagle is resewn, and based on the type of additional insignia and how it's sewn, I'd say the sleeve insignia is also added.

The collar tabs, though earlier, could well be original to the jacket. I'd expect mouse grey but these are probably fine.

s/f Robert

[madandi]

The insignia seem to be resewn, but in a good way.
I would like to see the shoulderboards. I´m not sure, if they are original from
these fotos.

[Glenn McInnes]

The insignia seem to be resewn,but in a good way.

I know I have seen 2 M44's from this maker that had the M44 eagle hand sewn and I was pretty much convinced it was the original sewing (they never had an eagle machine sewn through the lining,the same with this one) But I have also seen several from this maker that were machine sewn through the lining. All of them had the later mouse grey type of collar tabs,machine sewn.

I don't think I would pass judgement from those crappy pictures as to when the eagle and collar tabs were applied.



Glenn

[Johnny R]

I agree about the images of the insignia, it is very hard to tell just from photos etc. Nothing is really obvious to say they are period applied or it was done after the War.

[Richard D]

I know I have seen 2 M44's from this maker that had the M44 eagle hand sewn and I was pretty much convinced it was the original sewing (they never had an eagle machine sewn through the lining,the same with this one) But I have also seen several from this maker that were machine sewn through the lining. All of them had the later mouse grey type of collar tabs,machine sewn.

I don't think I would pass judgement from those crappy pictures as to when the eagle and collar tabs were applied.



Glenn

Glenn,

I know that these photos are not the best one. Sadly, the seller can't not send me better pics and I can't go to see the item. The best thing to do in the doubt (too many questions), it's not to buy the item.


Richard