I think that would be really nice to restore it, either way a real historical find. Although I get anxiety about restorations....with the possibility of damage. The Eagle should be had applied if the tunic has a sleeve lining.
-
-
Yes - the traces of the stitiching indicates a hand applied eagle- Thats no problem. Even an amateur like me can do that.Originally posted by John Pic View Post
For the tabs I need a profi. I dont get anxoius - Klingelhöfer itself changed the rank tabs at least 2 times. For a profi thats no problem. The problem is rather to find such a profi. Here in Germany owning a SS uniform is worse than beeing a child abuser
Comment
-
Originally posted by LuckyStrike23 View PostYes - the traces of the stitiching indicates a hand applied eagle- Thats no problem. Even an amateur like me can do that.
For the tabs I need a profi. I dont get anxoius - Klingelhöfer itself changed the rank tabs at least 2 times. For a profi thats no problem. The problem is rather to find such a profi. Here in Germany owning a SS uniform is worse than beeing a child abuser
You can always ask one of the bigger German dealers. They'll put it on at a small fee if you ask discretely. No kidding.Comment
-
Yes I know but I dont want to give it out of my hands.Originally posted by markus View PostComment
-
.
Just my opinion LuckyStrike...but I'd leave it as is , it is a truly wonderful find..Comment
-
Wonderbar ss group! Congrats, and thanks for showing this rare catch.
Cheers
GisleComment
-
I wouldnt want to either, although maybe you could have the insignia sewn in a day and be there while they do it.Originally posted by LuckyStrike23 View Post
As Markus said, the Hamburg connection will have it restored in no time!Comment
-
Yes, Looks like we have a winner !Originally posted by Sjking View PostCongrats indeed, I think your right, look at the top pocket seem and the crease a couple of inches in to the right of the fleck...great score mate....looks like the same tunic indeed.Comment
-
Fantastic lot, congrats!
Don't forget to show us restoration project progress
Comment
-
With the help of Mike Constandy (Westmoreland reserach) I have aquired the RuSHA file of Klingelhöfer. I will post parts of them because its a nice addition to that thread. At first the hand written cv (written in 1940):
1933-34: HJ leader
1934-37: commercial apprenticeship in Gießen
01.06.34: he joined the SS (number:274 844)
11/1937: he joined SS Verfügungstruppe (11.Kp/ Germania)
05/1938: he was transfered to 12.Kp/Germania
04/1939: he started training at Junkerschule Braunschweig (3. Kompanie)Comment
-
somewhen in early 1940 he was promoted to Untersturmführer. Here are two more pics of him short after the promotion (low quality because it was a copy - I will try to track down the originals in Freiburg):Comment
-
thats an interesting document (1944). If I understand correct he only had the Reichssportabzeichen and Julleuchter but no Totenkopfring..
I will continue it soon.....Comment
-
Very interesting thread! Thank you for sharing all this on the forum and my compliments for such important grouping.Comment
-
Instead of restoring, acquire similar insignia--don't forget the visor too-- as seen in your images and display these along with the tunic.
this way this satisfies the want for a complete tunic, although not having
the insignia mounted, is there for you to see the insignia and tunic together.
By doing this you do not disturb the age cloth matrial set that is seen,
as that has taken a number of years to get to this point and condition.
Makes one wonder what still remains in dark corners of peoples closets, attics and basements.
A great find that would be a welcomed addition to even the most advanced collection....now it is your turn to be the keeper of this for later generations of people to see and wonder of.
Npow to find that panzer tunic and cap!!Comment
-
next: a copy of his SS membership cardComment
Comment