SS tunic opinions

[George Stimson]

I spotted this SS tunic at the recent Orders and Medals Society of America convention in Sacramento, California. I don't know anything about these, but I was just curious as to whether anyone can tell me if it's good or not.

[George Stimson]

Sleeve eagle. (That's all!)

[Oberjunker]

Photos

Could you provide photos of the lower pockets, the lining any stampings the underside of the collar, and a photo of the back.

That can help a bit.

[Mark Holden]

My Gut feeling says that this is a good honest tunic even with the lack of all round photos. I like the way the stitching has turned off white and the eagle is nicely sewn, would never swear that the collar patches are original to the tunic but they look ok too.

Cheers

Mark

Could you provide photos of the lower pockets, the lining any stampings the underside of the collar, and a photo of the back.

That can help a bit.

[SgtB]

A very tough call...

...from these pics, George. The eagle looks ok, but the tabs are very
suspicious. The tunic itself looks authentic enough, but...

[Gary Wood]

Is that a stain that goes under the eagles wing?

[George Stimson]

Thanks for the comments, gents. I wish I could provide more information and pics, but the event is over and these images were all I could get. (I was taking them on the sly, without the seller's permission. )

[Glenn McInnes]

It could be an original tunic which was stripped and rebuilt post war. The eagle appears to be applied over a stain as Gary mentioned. The skull don't look right to me either but it could be the picture and I would expect it would show more wear as the jacket looks well used.


Glenn

[DaveJ]

I do not like the skull, so I would not have to go any further,

DAve

[Mark Holden]

I am still of the opinion that the tunic is original. Difficult to tell about the stain around the eagle personally I still like it. I admit on closer examination the TK patch eyes and nose look a little like a halloween pumkin cut out but better photos would tell. In keeping with most SS tunics, post war upgrades or down grades are common in 90% of examples.

Cheers

Mark

I do not like the skull, so I would not have to go any further,

DAve

[George Stimson]

Here's the best I can do with the skull pic.

[9SSHohenstaufen]

well from the pictures im convinced 100 percent that the tunic itself is authentic, i cant comment on insignia as im not experienced in them, but as far as original wool, this is def good.

[Gary Wood]

I also believe the tunic maybe original just had the insignia re attached,

the tab is the same as this fake below,
cheers,
Gary

[DaveJ]

The tunic is most likly real, and the pocket that is not shown is might have the outline of an army eagle,