#25785
05/05/2009 08:35 PM
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Hi,
I just recently picked up a tropical tunic but the eagle was removed. Does anyone here specialize in replacing them with correct eagle and period thread or the same stitch pattern?
thanks D
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#25786
05/05/2009 09:25 PM
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most any competent seamstress,shown the correct form of stitching can re-attach it for you,,if you can find an Indian(as in native India),they may do it for free... 
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#25787
05/10/2009 04:30 PM
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I have never seen good work done by a modern seamstress. They jsut don't have the "feel" for what they are doing, and don't see any difference between an original sew job and the mess they make. Take your time and get it done right. I have a project just like this but have still not found the right thread to do the job.
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#25788
05/10/2009 08:24 PM
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http://www.soldat.com/Soldat%20Schneiderei.htmContact Cyrus Lee 343 Rustic Ave. Libby, Montana 59923 USA Phone: 1-406-293-9630 fhq@soldat.com He has a tailor who could do this. I have had cap eagles replaced and also an eagle sewn to a tropical tunic. He uses modern, but non-glowing cotton thread. If you have old yarn, send it with the piece and he will use that.
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#25789
05/10/2009 08:49 PM
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Thanks.. Here is my tunic.. I dont like the eagle and would like to put a DAK eagle. If that is correct?
D
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#25790
05/10/2009 08:49 PM
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#25791
05/10/2009 08:50 PM
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#25792
05/11/2009 10:01 PM
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This is a lightweight summer tunic. Not a tropical tunic per se. It would not require a tropical eagle which are not easy to find and not cheap. You could go with any Bevo style enlisted man's eagle.
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#25793
05/11/2009 10:27 PM
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so the one in the picture is OK?
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#25794
05/12/2009 12:45 PM
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Yes. that would work. I am not too fond of the Afrikakorps cuff title. They were only worn for a very limited short time, early in the campain. I have serious doubts of it being original to the tunic.
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#25795
05/12/2009 04:04 PM
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Wolf, agreed. I don't like the shape of the "o".
Chris a close up would help...
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#25796
05/13/2009 02:12 AM
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Paul and gang,
Here are some shots of the DAK. it was kinda a freebie with the tunic. I love it if it was right but if not.. No financial loss.
Chris
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#25797
05/13/2009 02:13 AM
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no glow with a black light.. which doesnt mean much these days...
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#25798
05/13/2009 02:15 AM
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#25799
05/13/2009 02:18 AM
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buttons on tunic Some say FKS 1942 and some have A&S and no date
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#25800
05/13/2009 02:19 AM
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#25801
05/14/2009 02:11 AM
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My reply was not aimed at the authenticity of the cuffband. I have some originals (at least I am sure they are); comparing it to the picture provided, I believe yours is correct and period. My comment was made due to the fact that it was only worn during a very sohrt period. The tunic you have, is not one I would exprcet to be equipped with the band, it is not a tropical tunic and too late to have had it. In my view, it is a nice orignal tunic, I don't like the 'sexing it up' part. Remove the cuff title, put on the proper eagle and you'll have beautiful jacket.
EDIT: Before you go through these drastic maeasures consult somebody else as well. If it was mine I'd remove the cuff band.
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#25802
05/14/2009 02:18 AM
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Insingia is never easy to tell from pictures, but I believe you AFRIKAKORPS cufftitle is prior to 1945 - authentic. I am almost sure where it came from. Helmut Weitze. A huge roll was found 20+ years ago; never issued... But real
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#25803
05/14/2009 04:19 AM
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sorry but i dont like the cuff title,,,the open space in the "O" is oval,,should be round as  on the original examples i have examined,,,
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#25804
05/14/2009 12:11 PM
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I've got that same cufftiltle in my "mistake" drawer and would not sell it as real.
Sorry.
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#25805
05/14/2009 01:34 PM
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Thanks Paul.. I think.. HA..
I thought the cuff was neat but didnt want to "bet the farm" on it.. The price of the tunic was very reasonable so Im not out a bunch of cash because of it. Thank goodness.
In a way I think taking it off with all the holes may look worse? Maybe I can find another title that would be more fitting?
Chris
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