Tunic identification

[leibregiment]

please could someone verify this tunic, just obtained, also in a very very dirty state do I dry clean? as ever thanks, Paul

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[francis006]

It's a mod 42 with a modified dark green collar (it seems there are traces of tress) so the insignas could be newly added .
Better pics could help

[Paul McKee]

I rather like the added interior breast pocket.

Regarding the collar, in addition to a dark green badge cloth covering, it has also been modified to a rise-and-fall officer's style collar. From the photos, I also agree it looks like it once had nco tresse applied.

Regarding cleaning, I have never had a uniform cleaned before...I merely vacuum loose dirt while protecting the cloth with a mesh screen. I have read several threads some time ago that a gentle dry cleaning is possible, but they advise to get referrals from a local museum for providers experienced in this sort of thing. I believe they put the garment in a mesh bag while dry cleaning. Try a forum search for "dry cleaning".

Paul

[hochiminhtrail]

Hi

is the tunic made out of wool, our more like a smooth textile to the surface , from the photo it almost looks like it has been made out of italian cloth (smooth textile).

i would defently not wash the tunic, our even worth dry cleaning it, i have done that once when i was young and my first tunic come back as a mess, i had a nervous breakdown at the age of 16.


i would just leave it like it is.

regards

Alex

[DonC]

If it absolutely reeks, put some moth repellant in a few places and hang it outside in nice weather to air out for a while. Otherwise I probably wouldn't try to clean it.


Don

[leibregiment]

If it absolutely reeks, put some moth repellant in a few places and hang it outside in nice weather to air out for a while. Otherwise I probably wouldn't try to clean it.


Don

Thanks Guys, just off to the dry cleaners, you have saved me a journey, many thanks for all your advice, Paul