Neat SS Camouflage Tunic

[Asper]

Beautiful Tunic! Congratulations Mike!...It is not everyday we see one of these - especially in mint condition.

Cheers,

Asper

[RD Rygaard]

WOW! I think this proves without a doubt that tropical bevo eagles were period used on the m44 dot tunics...can we see a close up of the front & reverse of the eagle application? Congrats!

[240stevek]

I did a hands on inspection of it last July.
It looks 20 times better in person!
I believe it was issued.
Can you show the worn tag written by the GI?

[kammo man]

We are looking at a jacket that first found fame in Beavers book , and for me is a benchmark piece .
With the whole capture story as well ,simply put ,fantastic piece of camouflage history .
well done on getting this top jacket ,i am sure Christmas came in November for you .
owen

[DougO]

MikeC,
Another fantastic piece. Congrats on snagging that one.
Doug

[Sonny]

Mike thanks for posting the stamp, Sonny

[Mike C]

Hello all,

Sorry for the delay in responding...HBT pocket flap.

Mike

[Mike C]

And note...

[Felix]

I am a sceptical S.O.B but this is really getting good!

[Mike C]

The message states:

CAMOUFLAGE JACKET WORN BY A ARMY “SS” SGT. THE TWO LIGHTNING LIKE MARKS ON HIS RIGHT COLLAR AND THE EAGLE ON HIS LEFT SLEEVE SHOW HE IS A ARMY “SS” MAN. THE PIP ON HIS LEFT COLLAR AND THE TWO SHOULDER TABS SHOW (HE IS A) SGT. THE RIBBON IN HIS BUTTON HOLE (IS EITH)ER FOR THE IRON CROSS OR SERVICE ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT. THE CROSSED SWORDS ON HIS SERVICE RIBBON IS SOMETHING LIKE OUR BRONZE STAR
The letters/words in brackets and italics are missing and are my presumed replacements,
Mike

[johnpahl]

We are looking at a jacket that first found fame in Beavers book , and for me is a benchmark piece .
With the whole capture story as well ,simply put ,fantastic piece of camouflage history .
well done on getting this top jacket ,i am sure Christmas came in November for you .
owen

What's the capture story please?

Also, excellent piece!

Thanks,

John

[Richard P]

Mike,

Thanks very much for the pocket flaps close-ups and the original note shot. The HBT pocket flaps are a nice touch, unintended by the manufacturer of course. Normally I don't pay much attention to cammo items, but this one definitely peaked my interest. Very, very nice...thanks for taking the time and effort to share it. Nice close-ups you can't see in the book.

Richard

[VAN WOUW]

If I remember correctly this tunic surfaced in 1986 at the Greenbelt Armory Show. I remember the tag from the vet so well. I think Bill Shea ended up with it by the end of the show. Thanks Van Wouw

[Bob Hritz]

The cotton camo tunics are the most beautiful, with such vibrant colors. I have always wanted one, but never found one.

Bob Hritz

[Robert H]

Possible and for sure the best one out there. A wonderful piece of a German Camo Uniform.