SS Officer's eagle on tunic

[mel]

A friend of mine literally pulled an SS-officer's tunic out of the closet at an SS-veteran's house nearly 20 years ago.

I am interested in the tunic and would like to know more about the SS eagle on the tunic. Which maker is it? I can't find references in older threads...

Thanks!

[RobertE]

Nailing down the maker is not possible when sewn down, and most of these have been identified and labeled by personalities identified in photos.

Basically, anyone with a contract and a template could manufacture these for wartime tunics. What does the rest of the tunic look like?

regards, Robert

[Felix]

Its a post war so called Sieder fake.

//Felix

[RobertE]

Well, there's a name you hope your eagle is not associated with. But it makes the point.

[John Pic]

Definitely a Sieder fake Felix hit it right on the nose ! That tunic did not come from a vets closet.

[RobertE]

Could we see the rest of the tunic?

s/f Robert

[mel]

Here it is...

[mel]

Collar patches..

[mel]

Back

[mel]

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[mel]

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[mel]

Well, I wonder about the rest now...

[Felix]

Tunic also has fake collar tabs and a fake cuff title. Your friend has been taken for a ride.

//Felix

[John Pic]

Yes a high end fake by HSC productions in France. I think this one was sold some years ago by a well known dealer who is still a member of this website. I am certain he thought it was original as these fooled many many people. The material used to line the collar is a dead giveaway as it was used in many of the faked tunics.

[Scott A. Hess]

Wouldn't it be customary for the rank tab to be applied and the pips applied later, piercing the collar? I see many original officers sets with the pips in place before sewn to the jacket like this, was it the tailors choice or is there any "right" way so to speak? Curious. Officers tunics are not my area.