Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I just received yet another admin tunic in the mail today. It was an Ebay win. It is without it's eagle and in very rough shape due to hard wear and is full of field repairs.This type of tunic was not meant for field use. Also, with this man being an Administrative Official, I can only see a couple of possibilities... It is easy to envision many nights, sleeping outside wearing this jacket for warmth. It was definitely used and abused.1. This tunic saw a few years in a POW camp.2. This tunic was part of a long walk home, after the war was lost. If it could only talk! It is missing not only the eagle, but the top button as well! To top things off, there are two loops for a nice two space ribbon bar. I think that a basic EK2/HK combo would go perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Insignia are definitely period applied!! The insignia are definitely more worn than they appear in the photos. The shoulder boards show areas where the silver braid has lost it's luster due to over use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Heavy wear is noted on the collar contact surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 The wear is much more apparent in life. Here is an under the collar shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 One of the many field repairs. One of the lower pockets> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 More areas of wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Back. Still very dirty. Notice the wear over the shoulder blades. Also, notice the repairs over the elbows and lower front pocket(on the left). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 More repairs, elbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Other elbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Finally, the liner. There are tons of repairs inside. The D-ring for the dagger hanger is gone as well. The white areas on the liner are places where the liner has worn through. There are even more areas where the liner is paper thin. This tunic has seen much hardship... One can only imagine what the owner went through. The fact he kept this worn out rag makes me wonder of the attachment he had to the memories of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thank you all for looking!! Any comments and questions are very welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Hi PaulI like the tunic a lot. Are you going to keep it, as it is, or are you going to add the missing parts? In its present condition, it certainly has a story to tell.RegardsSnoopy Edited November 14, 2007 by Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi,That is a good question. I considered pinning a well used officer's eagle and replacing the missing button, although I will most likely leave it the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Nice score Paul - lots of untold history in that one. Congratulations!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi PaulI like the tunic a lot. Are you going to keep it, as it is, or are you going to add the missing parts? In its present condition, it certainly has a story to tell.RegardsSnoopyHello!I agree. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Thanks guys! I do wish it could talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lyons Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Nice pick up Paul!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks Bob,Here are some more photos, now that I have time to set it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul R Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 And what it would look like with an eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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