Dear all,
May I ask you about this coverall? Authentic US WW II ? (After the helmet I am just looking a little bit around for adequate clothing ...)
With best wishes
alter musketier
Question: Tank crew coverall: Authentic US WW II?
Dear all,
May I ask you about this coverall? Authentic US WW II ? (After the helmet I am just looking a little bit around for adequate clothing ...
With best wishes
alter musketier
Last edited by Alter Musketier; 01-10-2016 at 03:19 PM.
In memory of my father who was in K-Einsatz, combat engagement, with the RAD in the Alps in 1945, of my grandfather who was with the IR 87 during campaign in France in 1940 and of my grand-uncle who served in the Gardegrenadierregiment Nr. 3 "Königin Elisabeth" and who was killed in action at Craonne, Chemin des Dames in France in 1917
This one looks fine to me. I have also noticed lately theres quite a few popping up in ebay for around $25 a piece.
I think these are 3rd pattern which came in in 1943 and were used at least until Vietnam. I believe the earlier ones had 2 chest pockets and a few other minor differences.
Some good shots here of the earlier pattern WW2 Tanker Coveralls? - UNIFORMS - U.S. Militaria Forum
The 2 later patterns are here WWII US MILITARY UNIFORMS PRICE GUIDE - MilitaryItems.com
I believe these are mechanics overalls utilized by tankers
Nice, I'd wear that ;-)
another note- make sure it has a anti gas flap (shown here on mine), then you can be pretty sure it's a WW2 model
Dear all,
Thank you very much for your evaluations!
Dear René,by reneblacky
another note- make sure it has a anti gas flap (shown here on mine), then you can be pretty sure it's a WW2 model
Thanky you very much for this advice! Good to know!
With best wishes
alter musketier
In memory of my father who was in K-Einsatz, combat engagement, with the RAD in the Alps in 1945, of my grandfather who was with the IR 87 during campaign in France in 1940 and of my grand-uncle who served in the Gardegrenadierregiment Nr. 3 "Königin Elisabeth" and who was killed in action at Craonne, Chemin des Dames in France in 1917
I think you are correct; the 3th pattern had only a single breast pocket and different lower pockets. This is indeed a general mechanics' suit, not specially intended for tankers but certainly used by them.
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