Does this tunic eagle look like it's ever been replaced. It kind of looks like the stiching may have been war time repaired at one time? Let me know what you think.
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It looks replaced to me, the extra stitching may be repaired tears from the removal of the original eagle. -
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Defiantly a replaced eagle post war.
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I appreciate the comments on the eagle. What type of stich method was used on these HBT tunics? This tunic has the four pleated pockets. I've seen zigzag, straight machine stich, some even machine stiched on the top and then hand stiched around the sided and the bottom of the eagle. Does anybody know what type of stich would have been used for this style of tunic? Is it the color of thread that is a giveaway?Last edited by stephen grund; 08-15-2017, 12:44 AM.Comment
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All three methods could be seen on this type tunic which was introduced in 1942.Originally posted by stephen grund View PostComment
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Definitely reapplied.sigpicLooking for the photo albums of Leutnant Emil Freitag, 3. / G.R. 377Comment
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How can you tell? People commenting but nobody has explained why? It just looks like a worn eagle to me that's been repaired in a few spots. When I get it I will take a good look with a magnifying glass to see if I see extra holes anywhere. The one thing that has me baffled is how the wear on the rear of the eagle,on the tunic, looks like it's been there forever. The wear on the tunic looks like it matches up perfectly with the applied eagle? Can somebody explain that?Last edited by stephen grund; 08-16-2017, 12:01 PM.Comment
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A comparison with factory applied eagles makes it apparent.sigpicLooking for the photo albums of Leutnant Emil Freitag, 3. / G.R. 377Comment
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Obviously replaced...Compare it to an original factory sewn eagle and you will have your answer.
Glenn"A Man's Got to Know His Limitations"Comment
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