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05-12-2023 07:11 PM
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I don't know what that is supposed to represent.... but WW2 Luftwaffe it is not...
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I’ve seen one other tunic like this, with the oddly inverted pocket pleats, though it had the cuff turn-backs removed and was devoid of any markings.
As Bob says, not a Luftwaffe type, though (apparently) a legitimately produced item for another branch, and not necessarily wartime. I’ve been searching for a match since seeing the unmarked example, but nothing yet.
If cheap enough (and I mean really cheap), it may be worth securing - just in case something can be found... Tricky one.
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There are a lot of strange features and it would not be one for me. I would advise you to pass on it unless extremely cheap as Kohima stated.
If you are looking to get your first Luftwaffe tunic, I recommend getting a much more textbook example.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
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Thank for for the responses! I found this one on the forum, that has pockets with a slightly similar design... but that's about where the similarities end: wehrmacht medic unteroffizier summer tunic help
I had actually acquired this a few days ago (yes, for an extremely low price, thankfully) since it was such a mystery. At first, I thought it may have been a postwar tunic from another european country that was reworded for a reenactor, but upon further inspection I have not been able to find many (if any) alterations, aside from the shoulder boards and collar tabs (which may or may not be original to the tunic). The condition is very, very good overall, which is generally a red flag for me... but the little bit of wear it does have seems "right".
Can anyone suggest where I could start my research? Any resources anyone can recommend to learn more about the manufacturer perhaps?
Possible explanations for this:
-Post-war theatrical or reenactor made piece?
-Original one-of-a-kind private purchase tunic?
-Prototype tunic from a manufacturer?
If anyone else has an idea, I'd love to hear it.
I greatly appreciate the help with this mystery!
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Maybe some kind of civil defence organization, an offshoot from one of the Red Cross organizations perhaps.... Good luck on your hunt.
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Many years ago a friend of mine had a black one of these that he wore down the pub (punk rocker) I got a little excited as ,being black, I thought it was a debadged allgemeine tuckrock! No such luck when I noticed the breast pockets. Any markings on the back of the buttons? Regards Paul
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Good suggestion, Bob. The pattern does seem to be similar to a few examples of DRK and Polizei uniforms…. Maybe even Luftschutz of some sort?
Paul, the buttons are marked T&G. I think they’re original to the coat but I’m not 100% sure.
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