"M42" Heer Gefreiter Feldbluse

[TWS]

Decided to pull out this "M42" field tunic and shoot it. The stamps inside are pretty washed out, but "Reitz" is discernible above the size numbers. The soldier either gained a little weight or wanted to wear a sweater/heavier clothing under the tunic because the buttons have been moved further to the center to give a little more room inside the tunic. I outfitted the award loops with a KVK I and a black wound badge. Although with the KVK I it should have a ribbon for the KVK II, but the EK2 ribbon bar is ostensibly original to the tunic so I left it like that. Infanterie Regiment/Grenadier Regiment 358 was part of the 205th Infantry Division which fought at the battle for Velikiye Luki - sometimes referred to a "Little Stalingrad". Battle for Velikiye Luki - Wikipedia

[MAP]

Very nice Todd. Great condition. Enjoyed this one.

[HoundsTooth]

Great looking tunic to add to your collection
Nick

[real steel]

What a fantastic example. Look at that "zig-zag" stitched eagle. Beautiful !!
D.

[PaulW]

Really nice example of a rare tunic type!

Regards, Paul