vet acquired tunics

[John Pic]

I obtained an entire Heer Artillery leutnants field uniform with his helmet, visor over coats,boots,winter boots,sheepskin coat,badges medals,Wolchow stick, Dagger and his barracks Wall locker from a German Veteran who gave them to me through his son who spoke english and was a good friend.Young and stupid I sold it all to Bob Rice when I returned to the US.This was in 1982.

[odiestreasures]

I've gotten the following uniforms from vets .
Army Generals field piped sevice jacket
Snow camo pullover pants and jacket
AK Tunic
Dot pattern jacket and pants
Dot pattern jacket
Named KC with Oakleaves Army Majors Complete Uniform and
Overcoat.
I had 4 others,but sold them after my 1st SOS to help pay for what
I got at show.

Odell

[Mike Davis]

Very interesting gents, thanks for posting.

[DaveJ]

I got this indirectly, tunic was stripped, had the m44 trousers, mint belt and buckle in blue, a set of pioneer boards, a coxwains badge and a mint wound badge in the issue bag, all in the box it was mailed home in after the war.

[Hohenstaufen]

Bob,

It seems that there was another thread where someone posted pictures of TENO or some other branch of soldiers that were absorbed into the SS or, at least, under their control and added SS insignias to their uniforms. I wish that I could remember where I saw it on this forum. Anyway, hope this helps.

Grant

[Glenn McInnes]

This rather rare Panzer Jaeger wrap came out of a Vet's Estate in Oklahoma,it had no shoulder straps applied and appears unissued.



Glenn

[Glenn McInnes]

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[Glenn McInnes]

From the Son of a US Vet.

[Glenn McInnes]

Canadian Vet Estate.(medical)

[Glenn McInnes]

Canadian Vet Estate (Italy)

[Glenn McInnes]

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[Bob Coleman]

Bob,

It seems that there was another thread where someone posted pictures of TENO or some other branch of soldiers that were absorbed into the SS or, at least, under their control and added SS insignias to their uniforms. I wish that I could remember where I saw it on this forum. Anyway, hope this helps.

Grant

GRANT-
THE MANTEL IS THE MARCH, 1944 N P E A INSTRUCTOR'S PATTERN. THE SCHOOLS HAD COME UNDER THE JURIDICTION OF THE S S, WHICH CAUSED A CHANGE IN BOTH THE STUDENT AND OFFICER UNIFORM. THIS MANTEL IS FOR THE RANK OF OBERSTUDIENRAT, A SENIOR STUDENT COUNCELLOR. THE RANK WAS EQUIVILENT TO AN OBERSTURMBANNFUHRER. IN THE INSIDE POCKET IS A TAILOR LABEL FROM BERLIN-CHARLOTTENBERG. EVEN FOR A MAN OF SUCH HIGH RANK, THE WAR TIME SHORTAGES ALLOWED FOR ONLY A PARTIAL LINING ON THIS COAT.

[Gary Wood]

Wow there are some real Gems here and that is an understatement Thanks to all for sharing and keep them coming.

Does anyone know what were the restrictions (if any) for US/Canadian troops with regard to what they could send/take home?


cheers
Gary

[nutmeg]

Wow there are some real Gems here and that is an understatement Thanks to all for sharing and keep them coming.

Does anyone know what were the restrictions (if any) for US/Canadian troops with regard to what they could send/take home?


cheers
Gary

From what US vets have told me it varied from unit to unit, but on the whole it was take whatever you like . Machineguns and grenades, etc were frowned on but plenty were brought or shipped home. The real limitation was how much you could carry along with your own stuff.

[John Pic]

I know of a Master Sgt. Named Buckland who brought back the entire SS uniform of a captain I saw photos of the uniform with Buckland wearing it clowning around. He said it was stolen from him after he loaned it out for Halloween. I remember it had the Demjansk shield on it and DKiG with runic collar tab. He gave me two Daggers and a brocade that went with it.