Orts level Abscnittsleiter

[Tim030]

Here is my Orts level Abscnittsleiter tunic with I believe form IV cap rzm 104.

Any information or comments are welcome.

Thanks Tim

[Finngaill]

Nice tunic and beautiful armband, Zellenleiter.
But I'm affair those collar tabs are fake. Could you take clear and sharp close up photos from the eagles?


Tailor of the tunic:

[Tim030]

Hope these photos are what you are looking for. What is your attachment?

Thanks for your info.

Tim

[NSDAP Sammler]

Nice NSDAP Zellenleiter Ensemble. It happened not that often, that Zellenleiters held such an high Rank. IMO Collar Tabs are period, as the Rest of this Ensemble.

[Finngaill]

Thank you for the extra photos. Yes, I agree collar tabs are good ones

My attachment is who made the tunic.

[NSDAP Sammler]

Addendum: I know what TJ want to say. Tabs themselves look a somehow new. The Eagles and Oak Leafs are definetly original. However, it could be that collar tabs and armband were sewn on later (postwar). It could be, but it doesn't have to be.

[Tim030]

Thanks TJ for the attachment and hopefully tabs and armband are in really good condition not added later. Either way I think I will keep her in my display case.

Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

Tim

[Finngaill]

Yes and the lighting made tricks.

If on tunic collar tabs are hand sewn, it might be, that they are postwar added, but not necessary.
Either way it is beautiful set and I would not have any problem to add it to my collection

[Finngaill]

Cap maker: RZM 104 J.C. Kornacker Hildesheim, Hannover.

[NSDAP Sammler]

Yes and the lighting made tricks.

If on tunic collar tabs are hand sewn, it might be, that they are postwar added, but not necessary.
Either way it is beautiful set and I would not have any problem to add it to my collection

Collar tabs sewn on by hand were quite common. Especially after promotions. Then, of course, the old tabs were exchanged for the new ones. Hardly anyone had a sewing machine at home at that time, they were simply too expensive. So you sewed by hand because you didn't want to go to the tailor, also for cost reasons. You have to remember that the people had to pay for it themselves, the party didn't cover the costs. And the Orts level PLs volunteered for the party, even the Ortsgruppenleiters. In the case of Tim's tunic, both the armband and the tabs are sewn on somewhat 'sloppily'. This could be an indication of postwar work, but it doesn't have to be, because it could just as well be that the tunic was 'promoted along' and the wearer maybe sewed the insignia on himself, or his wife just wasn't very talented at sewing. Who knows, we'll probably never know. Either way, a great ensemble from an exceptionally high-ranking Zellenleiter.