Luftwaffe bullion eagle, on uniform cloth remnant

[DouglasDwight]

Hi Gents,

Would appreciate thoughts on this bullion Luftwaffe eagle, on uniform cloth remnant. I've had this piece for probably close to 20 years; ex-George Petersen. I have no issue with the eagle itself, but have always been curious about the cloth remnant. The color seems dead-on, but it seems kind of rough/coarse material for an officer tunic. In taking some photos this evening, I did notice some needle holes on the fabric (paralleling the red line that I drew). But I see no other lining material present on the reverse.

Thoughts on this one?

Thanks in advance.

[Gene]

Nice piece, most likely a cut-off from an enlisted Fliegerbluse that was upgraded to officer

[Lenny W]

Hi Gents,

Would appreciate thoughts on this bullion Luftwaffe eagle, on uniform cloth remnant. I've had this piece for probably close to 20 years; ex-George Petersen. I have no issue with the eagle itself, but have always been curious about the cloth remnant. The color seems dead-on, but it seems kind of rough/coarse material for an officer tunic. In taking some photos this evening, I did notice some needle holes on the fabric (paralleling the red line that I drew). But I see no other lining material present on the reverse.

Thoughts on this one?

Thanks in advance.

I see the picked out stitches on the backside as well. Good cutoff imo

[DouglasDwight]

Thank you, Gene & Lenny, for your input. I see the stitching holes on the reverse of the cloth, Lenny, as you were much more capable of presenting. ????