M44 Tunic with Re-applied Insignia

[RobertE]

While the insignia on this tunic has been re-applied (IMO), the tunic itself is a good example of an SS type. I am posting it to add to our collection of SS M44 photos.

These things varied so much in material and cut that it's a good idea to put them out there.

regards, Robert

[RobertE]

Notice the shoulder padding...

[RobertE]

Tunic collar closure tab -

[RobertE]

Notice that weird mottled bias binding in the armpit - this stuff is seen on the printed insignia-type M43 single button cap pulldown straps. It is also featured in the unissued SS M44 that Bill Shea had for sale, published in Beaver's book.

It is distinctive material to look for, along with Italian wool and HBT liner materials (which were used on more than just SS items, of course).

s/f Robert

[Zauberflöte]

Always interesting, thank you for sharing Robert!

[galizien41]

very nice. Definitely textbook.

Wow, it is pretty small for the looks of it and size markings. Is that correct?

Just wondering, alsolso are the slip ons for the boards original attached? I saw some m44's that had none at all.

[Fred Fokkelman]

Outstanding!

[sam1chlt]

Very nice work! Beautiful piece!!

[besslein]

nice one Robert
i do have one of SSBW m44,but mine has a sad holocaust story to tell.

[CWP]

Great piece.

[RobertE]

Thanks fellows. There are common features on these that distinguish them from their army counterparts, and I hope this helps.

This tunic has replaced boards, I'm sure, just like the rest of the insignia. Jerry, I think it is small.

regards, Robert

[WEISNER]

Even with replaced insignia I would like to have it, thanks for posting it Robert!
For sure its a nice one for the files.

Kevin