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W-SS Tunic #182189 02/03/2009 03:35 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	This is the only photo I have. I should have the tunic in hand in a day or two. The ribbons don't seem appropriate for the tunic, but who knows? Could have been added later. Would appreciate opinions on the authenticity of the tunic. ss2_(Small)_(2).jpg (53.87 KB, 468 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182190 02/03/2009 03:36 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Closeup of runes tab and collar attachment. ss2_(Small).jpg (10.91 KB, 464 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182191 02/03/2009 03:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Computer problems. Trying to improve image. ss2_(Small)_(Medium).jpg (35.44 KB, 454 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182192 02/03/2009 03:52 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,976 Likes: 33 Toronto ,Ontario, Canada S sellick8302@rogers.com
sellick8302@rogers.com S Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,976 Likes: 33 Toronto ,Ontario, Canada	Hi sorry, from the images provided there is nothing about the tunic that I like, cheers

Re: W-SS Tunic #182193 02/03/2009 11:23 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 380 Paris S.Vestae
S.Vestae Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 380 Paris	Not a good reproduction... Sebastien. German Caps : http://coiffures.aceboard.fr Waffen SS Forum : http://dasreich.forumsactifs.com/

Re: W-SS Tunic #182194 02/05/2009 05:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Thanks for the comments so far. I have the tunic in hand, along with a pair of riding breeches that came with it. There are no tags in either. The only ink-stamp I can see is in the breeches. What appears to be a very faint "43." Both pass the "burn" and black light tests. The tunic shows wear and sweat stains to the inside. The buttons are barely holding on. I don't think there's any doubt the shoulder strap buttons were replaced at some point with silver-finished ones. The ribbon bar is pinned through. The wound badge is attached by two loops. The tunic shows definite signs of tailoring. I have quite a few additional photos. runes_tab_(Small).jpg (22.09 KB, 391 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182195 02/05/2009 05:47 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Tunic fromm the left. shoulder_strap_bottom_001_(Small).jpg (27.69 KB, 388 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182196 02/05/2009 05:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Tunic from the right. shoulder_strap_bottom_002_(Small).jpg (26.27 KB, 391 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182197 02/05/2009 05:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Sleeve closure. shoulder_strap_bottom_003_(Small).jpg (31.71 KB, 386 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182198 02/05/2009 05:51 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Inside of tunic. The sleeves are unlined. shoulder_strap_bottom_004_(Small).jpg (46.16 KB, 386 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182199 02/05/2009 05:52 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Inside shot. First aid pocket. shoulder_strap_bottom_005_(Small).jpg (30.6 KB, 380 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182200 02/05/2009 05:53 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Collar stitching. shoulder_strap_bottom_006_(Small).jpg (33.72 KB, 377 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182201 02/05/2009 05:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	More collar stitching behind tab. shoulder_strap_bottom_007_(Small).jpg (63.63 KB, 374 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182202 02/05/2009 05:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Runes tab. shoulder_strap_bottom_008_(Small).jpg (24.51 KB, 372 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182203 02/05/2009 05:56 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Back of tunic. Note "SS" cut. shoulder_strap_bottom_009_(Small).jpg (43.66 KB, 369 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182204 02/05/2009 05:57 PM
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OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Top of breeches. shoulder_strap_bottom_010_(Small).jpg (45.88 KB, 367 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182205 02/05/2009 05:58 PM
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OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Back top of breeches. shoulder_strap_bottom_011_(Small).jpg (44.4 KB, 362 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182206 02/05/2009 05:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Bottom of breeches. shoulder_strap_bottom_012_(Small).jpg (56.84 KB, 365 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182207 02/05/2009 06:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Inside top of breeches. shoulder_strap_bottom_013_(Small).jpg (48.1 KB, 361 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182208 02/05/2009 06:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Sleeve eagle. Would note the holes for the belt ramps are hand-stitched. Can take more photos, if needed. Thanks. sleeve_eagle_(Small).jpg (43.7 KB, 363 downloads)

Re: W-SS Tunic #182209 02/05/2009 07:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 542 aliso viejo, calif. J Josias
Josias J Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 542 aliso viejo, calif.	Agree - the SS collar tab is fake. I'll let others discuss the rest.

Re: W-SS Tunic #182210 02/06/2009 04:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 7 D daviken
daviken D Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 7	This is definetly a repro. Look at the buttonholes, there cut after stiching, german buttonholemachine used to cut teh "keyhole" before stitching. Add the fact your collar shape is wrong as well as its construction...

Re: W-SS Tunic #182211 02/06/2009 09:04 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 149 Q Quantico
Quantico Q Joined: May 2006 Posts: 149	The interior of the jacket is also incorrect for an M43... insignia is bad. I'd walk away from this one.

Re: W-SS Tunic #182212 02/08/2009 07:30 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	Thanks to all for your input.

Re: W-SS Tunic #182213 02/09/2009 03:47 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 239 Maine S ssfeldgendarme
ssfeldgendarme S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 239 Maine	What will become of this tunic. I cannot afford to spend $5000 on a tunic and would love to have something like this to display. I learn so much from reading the posts about originality. Harry

Re: W-SS Tunic #182214 02/09/2009 05:14 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA Grumpy OP
OP Grumpy Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,077 Mid-South, USA	I'll try to get the info and send you a private mail.

Re: W-SS Tunic #182215 02/14/2009 08:33 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 F flynpeach
flynpeach F Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11	Grumpy, I hope there is a great return policy. I think the only original parts might be the wound badge and the 2nd class ribbon.

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