Hi all.
After a few years collecting collecting Spanish Volunteer items, functional ww2 weapons and other German militaria I decided that I wanted to start collecting Waffen SS items.
My aim was to obtain an original Waffen SS tunic, but soon I realized that 99% of the tunics offered for astronomical prices were restored or just made up Tunics, so eventually I have decided to purchase an stripped tunic which can be a nice restoration project
I have bought this stripped tunic (I paid for it more than what I wanted, but something strange happened during the auction with my bids.. and now it is mine).
It is a basic M43 SS tunic, 5-button, 2-hole tunic, with a 2 step liner and horizontal first aid pocket button hole.. so a correct SS tunic in my opinion. The traces of the collar tabs and sleeve eagle are clear and there is no shadow of a former breast eagle, so I think it is something worth the effort.
My idea is restoring it using a machine woven Bevo runic collar tab and a machine woven sleeve eagle ( I like those more than the embroided version).
I think those insignia would be correct for a late war tunic, what are your thoughts?
I would like to create a recon, artillery or infantry NCO ensemble, but the availability of the collar tresse is something that might ruin that idea. Any though about where to find it?
As there is no trace of Cufftitle from these pics, I have not planned the addition of one.
I have not decided yet whether if trying to hand apply the insignia, if using an old sewing machine or if sending it to someone experienced in these kind of restorations( which I think that might be the best option). If you know someone in Europe, it could help me.
I hope you like the tunic and I will try to share the progress and the results.
After a few years collecting collecting Spanish Volunteer items, functional ww2 weapons and other German militaria I decided that I wanted to start collecting Waffen SS items.
My aim was to obtain an original Waffen SS tunic, but soon I realized that 99% of the tunics offered for astronomical prices were restored or just made up Tunics, so eventually I have decided to purchase an stripped tunic which can be a nice restoration project
I have bought this stripped tunic (I paid for it more than what I wanted, but something strange happened during the auction with my bids.. and now it is mine).
It is a basic M43 SS tunic, 5-button, 2-hole tunic, with a 2 step liner and horizontal first aid pocket button hole.. so a correct SS tunic in my opinion. The traces of the collar tabs and sleeve eagle are clear and there is no shadow of a former breast eagle, so I think it is something worth the effort.
My idea is restoring it using a machine woven Bevo runic collar tab and a machine woven sleeve eagle ( I like those more than the embroided version).
I think those insignia would be correct for a late war tunic, what are your thoughts?
I would like to create a recon, artillery or infantry NCO ensemble, but the availability of the collar tresse is something that might ruin that idea. Any though about where to find it?
As there is no trace of Cufftitle from these pics, I have not planned the addition of one.
I have not decided yet whether if trying to hand apply the insignia, if using an old sewing machine or if sending it to someone experienced in these kind of restorations( which I think that might be the best option). If you know someone in Europe, it could help me.
I hope you like the tunic and I will try to share the progress and the results.
) that also could be an alternative (low budget) instead of the very expensive tunics there are for sale:
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