A couple of new additions to my Collection - examples of M40 and M42 Tunics.
First up - Gefreiter M40.
All of the insignia, whilst original, is restored to the Tunic.
Well worn, but reasonable condition.
Cheers Colin
A couple of new additions to my Collection - examples of M40 and M42 Tunics.
First up - Gefreiter M40.
All of the insignia, whilst original, is restored to the Tunic.
Well worn, but reasonable condition.
Cheers Colin
Hi Colin,
When you say restored to the tunic, what do you mean?
PS Im new to tunic collecting, so forgive my ignorance please..
Brad.
Hello Brad,
What I mean is that the Tunic was stripped of all its insignia post war.
Original period insignia has then been added back onto the Tunic by a Collector to restore the Tunic to what it may have looked like during the War.
It was not uncommon for Tunics to be stripped of insignia for the following reasons -
1) Allied soldiers wanted the insignia as souvenirs .
2) POWs were often instructed to remove all their insignia, particularly Insignia that contained a Swastika such as Breast Eagles.
3) The Germans themselves often removed the insignia so ex uniform clothing could be worn as a form of ‘Civilian ’ utility wear in the immediate post war period when clothing was in short supply.
Cheers,
Colin
Last edited by ME110; 01-16-2024 at 09:20 AM.
Looks great Colin.
If you wanted a neater application of the breast eagle for restoration purposes there are people that can do that. Sometimes the re-enactment societies have skilled tailors and seamstresses on hand.
Della Rebours is one, but I suspect there are quite a few out there:-
Della Rebours | Artisan & Reenactors Market
Della Rebours - Historical, Equestrian & Side Saddle Habit Tailor | Harrogate
She is usually at the indoor section of the annual Military Odyssey in Kent.
Will look great on a mannequin either way.
Best regards, Paul
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