Heer New Buy - Wachtmantel - Question

[AlecH]

Yesterday I bought a late war Wehrmacht Wachtmantel (guard overcoat) surprisingly good condition no moth holes, blanket-like lining and with a hood. One question crossed my mind - I noticed, although almost all of the Wachtmantels (overcoats) had small shoulder straps & shoulder buttons, none that I saw had any shoulder epaulettes - so did the guard watch (Wacht) have their own shoulder broads particular to them or did they wear the broads from the regiments they were with? I intend to get the appropriate shoulder broads for my coat, I do need to know, which to get. Any help appreciated. Enjoy the photos.

Regards

[AlecH]

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[Paul R]

Are there any ink stampings or etc inside?

[AlecH]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the interest. As a matter of fact there's a ink stamping on the inside lining, unfortunately some of the numbers are partially smeared, we do however have members with extraordinary sight who may well be able to read them and help out, of particular interest is the last number I think the date number. Here's the pictures

[Paul R]

That is a perfect jacket. Elongated sew in shoulder straps were made for these overcoats. They look the same as the regular straps, but longer.

[AlecH]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your kind, affirmative post. A point of interest, did the ink stamp say anything to you ? if so, could you tell me what? Again thanks for the help.

Best Wishes