ORPO

Posted 04 December 2003 21:24
Pat,

Here is a nice enlisted greatcoat to go along with your EM SCHUPO tunics. Unlike Gary's tailor made officer greatcoat, this one is a heavyweight that has a full blanket lining. It has the brown collar with green piping that was worn before the collar cloth was made in the same color as the coat. You will also notice that the coat tails hook up under the pocket flaps and the belted back to get them out of the way. I presume this is so the fellow could ride a bicycle, but I have not seen this on other coats. It appears the hooks and eyes were put in when the coat was manufactured as they are covered with little pieces of matching cloth.

George

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