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Arran, thanks again. Much appreciated!

So, do you have any suspicions where the tunic originated from? Is it a stinker intentionally made to deceive less savvy collectors or could it still be a post-45 MosFilm creation? There are enough...

According to the auction house the tunic passes the back light test. Curious.

It's strange that such effort would go into creating fake MosFilm stamps, yet a convincing tailor's label was ignored. As you said, this tunic was ostensibly worn - which the award loops suggest -...

Again, thanks for your input. What is the consensus regarding the fluoresce/black light test? Is it now meaningless in vetting pre-45 clothing?

I agree that the empty tailor's label is odd. So, you think fake MosFilm stamps were applied to deceive and promote some second-hand pedigree?

Thanks for the comment! Why do you not like the tunic itself?

I saw this tunic at auction and would like to know if I missed a good item or dodged a bullet. It is represented as authentic with questionable insignia (shirt, tie, pin & belt not included). The...