Luftwaffe Sew in Shoulder boards

[nachtjager]

Hi, I'm wondering how the Officers sew-in shoulder boards were actually attached to the tunic?, I know the end was tucked under a slit at the top of the sleeve, was this then sewn in?. I'm asking because, being a re-enactor, I want to add shoulder boards to a tunic and am worried about the silver cords separating, which would ruin the boards. I'd appreciate any help, as the lady doing the sewing, is scratching her head, as am I.

[Paul R]

Hi, I'm wondering how the Officers sew-in shoulder boards were actually attached to the tunic?, I know the end was tucked under a slit at the top of the sleeve, was this then sewn in?. I'm asking because, being a re-enactor, I want to add shoulder boards to a tunic and am worried about the silver cords separating, which would ruin the boards. I'd appreciate any help, as the lady doing the sewing, is scratching her head, as am I.

The shoulder boards are sewn into the seam from inside of tunic(under the liner). I think that the sutures were placed through the braids, instead of inbetween. This would prevent the boards from coming out/fraying.

Basically, the inner liner would be opened from around the top of the sleeve. The top of the garment sleeve seam would be opened as well. The board would be inserted and the tunic cloth would be folded around the board and sewn to the board, from inside the tunic. Once this is done, the inner liner would be closed.

[nachtjager]

Thanks Paul, that info has helped me immensely , I'll let the lady know how to do it.

Edited May 13, 2009 by nachtjager