Is this a real SS Officers tunic?

[kaiserwilhelm2]

That is indeed a fantastic tunic that you had John...!!!

I wished I had purchased it when I had the chance.

Hopefully it comes my way again.

Wünsche, do you own the tunic of which you posted a pic and which at one point was sold by Martin Styles? Cheers, W

[Scott A. Hess]

Follow the trail of "Davies & Son" tailors . . . although some say it's evolution goes as far back as the fat Kings of England . . . reputedly, the lining had it's beginning here - and was recognized as an early "fashion statement" of quality.

Even today, when one has a fine suit made to order, it is often utilized - as it has been recognized as the standard of quality since the early times of tailoring . . .

Thanks for your help.

[John Pic]

Scott, I have seen plain white sleeve lining and also material that matched the lining material.

[John Pic]

Max I used to own the light weight cotton tunic you posted it is not the same as the Cavalry Regiment officers tunic made from moleskin. I loved the light weight tunic it was one of my favorites.

[elmatzo]

Very nice jacket "Peterm41"! Looks like an original SS jacket, not an wehrmacht jacket! Nice...

[Scott A. Hess]

Scott, I have seen plain white sleeve lining and also material that matched the lining material.

Thanks John, it would make sense that both versions exist, Depending upon what materials were on hand, the quality of the tailoring, and how much the buyer wished to spend on added refinements, just like any tailor today.

[Max Wünsche]

Wünsche, do you own the tunic of which you posted a pic and which at one point was sold by Martin Styles? Cheers, W

Unfortunately I do not own this one.

I had already committed to several other purchases when this one was listed.

[Max Wünsche]

Max I used to own the light weight cotton tunic you posted it is not the same as the Cavalry Regiment officers tunic made from moleskin. I loved the light weight tunic it was one of my favorites.

Apologies, yes you are correct!

I was confused as I recall you mentioning the one on Martin's site use to be in your collection. I see that they are quite different, not least of which is the rank.

It is a fantastic tunic that is for sure.

[byf45]

LOOKS GOOD INSIGNIA TAKEN OFF

[zeitenwende]

...have just found the jacket in the forum.

This can now befound on sale.

Thank and best regards

[billmunny]

nice!

It's nice! Sent you a PM!

[Ludwig]

At least I can´t see anything that speaks against it! Looks OK to me.

[espenlaub]

That seems to be a Reichswehr M 29 private purchased tunic

[John Pic]

Could be because it is not early SS with the 6 button front. But may have been retailored for an SS officer.