Waffen SS 2nd pattern parka

[NickG]

I've gotten in trade the following;
a well used (but not too abused) Waffen SS 2nd pattern parka.
I would have prefered the 1st pattern "pull over" type,
as I already own a fully buttoned 3rd (and final) pattern one in Italian camo...
but its still a nice piece I think!
This one is a survivor from Estonia (now located in the USA)

Thoughts?

[NickG]

The back

[NickG]

Inside lots of dead bunnies!

[NickG]

another shot...note cuff repair

[NickG]

close up

[NickG]

pocket detail...more repairs...

[NickG]

hood detail...
WHATCHA THINK?

[NickG]

For comparison here's a newly made repro (fake) by "1944militaria"

[NickG]

Here's a killer period image...a well known image from the Kharkov battle.
This is of course the 1st pattern; "pull over" type... Note matching pants even!
I wonder was the 2nd pattern also worn at Kharkov?

Any opinions on the Parka from Estonia?

[Ludwig]

Nice!!! Must be very rare.

[Bill Hermann]

I like this one The perfect condition to have IMO, plenty of historical value since it's been at the sharp end but fully intact with nice repairs. Enjoy, regards, Bill

[NickG]

I like this one The perfect condition to have IMO, plenty of historical value since it's been at the sharp end but fully intact with nice repairs. Enjoy, regards, Bill

Thanks! Here's another cool period image, an MG 42 heavy machine gun platoon, again the earlier "pull over" type...

[NickG]

These parkas were issued all the way to the very end. (this is a fully buttoned type)
Here a Totenkopf Division machine gunner's assistant during the battle for Budapest, February 1945.

[helmuthunter]

Nick they are some great pics for sure. I like the anorak, it is identical to mine in italian pattern camo. I think they are a great piece of genuine SS cloth at still a realistic price, regards, John.

[NickG]

Nick they are some great pics for sure. I like the anorak, it is identical to mine in italian pattern camo. I think they are a great piece of genuine SS cloth at still a realistic price, regards, John.

Thanks! I'll have it in my possession in less than 2 weeks. I'm thrilled to be able to get it! I also own the camo Italian one. Nick