HBT Tunic

**BUNA** · 11-11-2013, 11:22 PM

Hi Guys,

I’m after a bit of help with the HBT tunic below. This is my first potential tunic purchase when it comes to WWII German uniforms, after many years of looking. So I was hoping if you guys could run your eyes over it and tell me what you think.
I don’t mind that it is a bit rough and knocked around and I assume the eagle and ribbon has been reapplied.
Sorry about the quality of the photos, they are sellers photos not mine.

Thanks in advance.
Michael

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**SteveR** · 11-12-2013, 03:07 AM

I believe that the eagle and the KvK ribbon are post war applied. The jacket is in worn condition.

**timothy** · 11-12-2013, 03:13 AM

Agree nice original worn HBT combat tunic. timothy

**Wagriff** · 11-12-2013, 03:41 AM

Aside from the fact that it's literally been through a war, it looks straight enough(aside from the reapplied insignia, of course. It is likely a POW jacket that was stripped(and No, they weren't all painted with a big P on the back)-these used to be available all over, but, as you say, they are getting seldom seen now. I remember buying these jackets for a dollar or sometimes 2 and wearing them as work jackets back in the 60's.)

**BUNA** · 11-12-2013, 03:56 AM

Thanks guys for your help.
I thought it looked like a good tunic, even if the eagle is reapplied and well worn. But i just wanted to be sure as it will be my first german uniform purchase.
Thanks again for your help guys, its much appreciated.
Cheers,
Michael

**BUNA** · 11-12-2013, 04:13 AM

Is the eagle 'good' even though reapplied?
any other opinions on the tunic?

**Panzersaurus** · 11-12-2013, 04:44 AM

A well worn piece, but if anything it shows the originality. Reapplied original eagle.

**Neil Hever** · 11-12-2013, 06:05 AM

Feldbluse - not Tunic. An original for sure. It is a transitional type without pleats in the pockets. I like it and if it is offered at a good price you should grab it. The Einheitzabzeichen looks good - it has the dots in the middle of the Hakenkreuz. NH

**Wagriff** · 11-12-2013, 07:43 AM

Yes, the eagle looks fine too. I like how whoever did it stuck the ribbon in the button hole! Don't know if it actually Belongs there(there's no way to tell, of course) but it looks good!