ss officer tunic restoration

[norge]

Hi all. I have started a restoration project of an waffen-ss officer tunic.
I post pics here for those who would like to follow the progress, and feel free to give me tips and info.

The story goes as this:
Given by ss vet. in Dresden to collector. Vet. served first in Totenkopf div., then transfered as officer to 13. Waffen-Gebirgs-Division Handschar.

This ss jacket is probably Dutch tailor made.
The rang as you can see, are Obersturmfürer and the unit is Signal/Nachrichten. Lemon yellow piping. The shoulder boards are original to the tunic.

There are signs of a ss sleeve eagle and a shield.
7 button tunic, not often to see, but was used by w-ss officers.
Here are first pics.

Regard´ss
Gisle

[norge]

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[norge]

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[willysproject]

Hi Gisle,

are the traces of a Demjansk shield? Did it have a cufftitle?

Kind regards,
Gerd V

There are signs of a ss sleeve eagle and a shield.
7 button tunic, not often to see, but was used by w-ss officers.
Here are first pics.

Regard´ss
Gisle

[norge]

signs..

[norge]

Hi Gisle,

are the traces of a Demjansk shield? Did it have a cufftitle?

Kind regards,
Gerd V

Hi Gerd
No.. I can not see signs of any campaign shield or cufftitle.
The cuffs are sewn, not open, and shorter than i am used to see.
Gisle

[norge]

I decided to start with the eagle, so i will soon have an ss officer eagle incoming.

..to be continued..

[norge]

Mean time.. i would like to see period pics of other 7 button ss jackets, so please post if you have any in your files.
Gisle

[Kreager]

Looks like a fantastic project Gisle. Can't wait to see it as it progresses

Matt

[WEISNER]

Wow Gisle, What a nice piece to start Your project with! I think this is a great idea and thank You for sharing Your project in this manner with us!
I will look forward to checking in and following the progress and stand to learn alot watching along the way!
I wish You best of luck!
Kevin

[Bobwirtz]

My friend has an officer tunic from the Wiking Division, which has the shorter French cuffs that are sewn shut. He believes that it was probably made in Holland as well. That may be a Dutch characteristic of officer tunics.

Bob

[jacquesf]

Nice project, I would love to see the final product. Jacques

[Johnny R]

My friend has an officer tunic from the Wiking Division, which has the shorter French cuffs that are sewn shut. He believes that it was probably made in Holland as well. That may be a Dutch characteristic of officer tunics.

Bob

Sounds like a nice tunic, IMO these are converted from or patterned after the PreWar Dutch tunics, the 7 button front is also a diagnostic feature and the short French cuffs- This is a converted Dutch Issue tunic for an Army NCO.

[Johnny R]

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[norge]

Thanks for posting this nice jacket Johnny R Yes, there is definetly likeness in style to my officer tunic. Also the 2 button backside has been there, but are removed. Same short french cuffs.