Daniel Murphy Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) When I found this beautiful piece over 10 years ago my jaw literally dropped to the floor. It has been stored flat and out of the light ever since except for an occasional foray into the light as now. It is in the same condition now as when I purchased it. The silk is deteriorating and stained and I have never attempted to clean it out of fear of further deterioration. All decoration is painted on the silk, not embroidered as an imperial would be. This is the side I saw first and it shall be the same for the gentlemen here. Enjoy,Dan Murphy Edited October 20, 2006 by Daniel Murphy
Daniel Murphy Posted October 20, 2006 Author Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) The three ribbons for suspending from the bugle have been clipped, but each was the reichs colors of Red, White and Black. Edited October 20, 2006 by Daniel Murphy
Daniel Murphy Posted October 20, 2006 Author Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) When the seller handed it to me (framed between two pieces of cracked plexiglass bolted together )and I turned it over, I was surprised to say the least. I suppose the plexiglass did some good over the years. Edited October 20, 2006 by Daniel Murphy
Daniel Murphy Posted October 20, 2006 Author Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) Center close up #1. The painter may not have been an old master, but I think he did a damn good job (except for the sword). Edited October 20, 2006 by Daniel Murphy
Daniel Murphy Posted October 20, 2006 Author Posted October 20, 2006 Center close up #2. Looks like a Reichswehr repaint M16. Wrong shade for WW1
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