SS M34 black service tunic - opinions !

[pimpf]

Hello !

Here are the photos for judgment. Tunic is a theatre obtained piece and came from there with no insignia. The shoulder strap and colar piping are not original to this tunic and were added later by collector who intends sell it to me. Tunic shows some repairs and extra addition like the 5-th button loop,sewn by it's last owner. So ... Any red flags for the deal with this one ? To buy or not to buy ?

Cheers,
Pimpf

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[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Pimpf, the bottom slash pockets are not angled as they should be and appear to be set square on. The two "belt support" buttons from the rear are missing.

Cheers, Ade.

[pimpf]

Ade, there are all buttons were replaced.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks. Now you have posted the extra pics the pocket flaps look much better.

Cheers, Ade.

[pimpf]

Moreover this tunic had hooks You mentioned (they were removed and these places still visible). I hope to find good camera and take a photos with a high resolution.

[Gary Wood]

Alex,
I am sure I have seen this tunic before or a twin of it, does the tunic have one button hole removed from the front? you show what you call extra loop? this would then make it a 5 button front tunic yes?


cheers,
Gary

[Gary Wood]

Alex,
it is the same tunic, the seller is a fellow country man of yours ( A. K. ) it was offered to me some time ago but I passed on it, here are some more photo's of the tunic,
cheers,
Gary

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[Gary Wood]

Last one , I would walk away from this tunic Alex save your money

cheers,

Gary

[pimpf]

Gary ! Thank You VERY much for warning !

[Tony Barto]

Gary ! Thank You VERY much for warning !

Good going Gary!! A PRIME example of how this forum helps fellow collectors!