I was checking out the Espenlaub Militaria site and ran across these coveralls. The description says they were used by the crews that manned the one man torpedo as well as other purposes. Is that true. Reason I ask is I own a set with the hood. I'm not a KM collector but I do like KM Ground units, one man torpedos and Female auxiliary. So if anyone can confirm they were used by the torpedo crews that would be appreciated. A picture of the coveralls in wear would even be nicer. WR Jim
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Hello, sorry for my poor english.
IMHO, i think it is not the right model
Period photographs i know : no buttons around the neck, front buttons are visible, buttons at sleeves and pockets at the breast level
Sincerely, BenoitComment
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It's the good model, i have exactly the same one dated 1942.
Period pictures "Kriegsmarinewerft workers" from the book "U-boote! Lorient 40-41" Luc Braeuer
Regards
BenComment
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Nice photos, but out of curiosity what connects these coveralls to one-man subs? Are there photos of crew members wearing them?Comment
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Originally posted by Leroy View Post
I never had any doubt they were original I was just wondering if there was a connection to the one man subs. Jim
PS The pictures are nice.Comment
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I never see this kind of coverhall with U-boat crew members.
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BenComment
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These overalls were used for several purposes i have some period shots which has been taken by the torpedo-pillbox (Keizerbolwerk Vlissingen).Comment
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Great period photos. I love the caps. With and without insignia!Comment
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Very nice photographs provided Gingerbread.
Couldn't ask for better proof.
Interesting yours has a date stamp.
The example that was earlier shown did not make it clear if it too had a date stamp?
My first thought is that these are coveralls, never with insignia, so time period (Kaiserliche Marine, Reichsmarine, Kriegsmarine, Bundesmarine and/or Volksmarine). I cant think that the design of these coveralls would have changed that much.
Without a date stamp, It could be from any period, hence a risky investment. But a really affordable alternative if you have a naked mannequin, a pair of boots/deck shoes and a period cap.
Regards,
JustinGComment
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The one that Espenlaub has was also dated 1942 as is the one I have. I have a hood for it somewhere. JimComment
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Coverhall
Mine is a 1942 dated one:
A 1942 one from a friend with a nice KM stamp:
Regards
BenComment
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The drivers of the torpedo boats wore a one piece rubberized suits with elastic bands about the wrists. This I think it just a overall for ship board use but these types of things were worn over rubber suits by divers. They wore special helmets similar to LW flight helmets with clips for an oxygen mask.Comment
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No these are not not the specialized, coverall used by the Kampfschwimmers IMO. Although the collars are quite similar, this coverall is not rubberized and lacks the watertight closures on the sleeves and ankles. The Combat Diver coveralls were skin tight to facilitate movement in the water. These are simply KM work coveralls. I can find no photographic evidence of wear over the specialized coveralls. Quite a nice minty set though!Originally posted by Johnny R View Post
For more information on Combat Diver coveralls, see "German Combat Divers in WWII" by M. Jung, Schiffer Military History, 2008 at pp. 40-43. There are also many good period photos in the book.Last edited by Mauser HSc; 06-16-2013, 02:12 PM.Comment
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Hello, I look forward seeing some period pictures of one man torpedo sailors wearing these cloth coveralls
PS until now I only saw them with leather one part or two part coveralls
for the believers (not me) you can try your luck on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330937861849...84.m1438.l2649Comment
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