AlecH Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul R Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Are there any ink stampings or etc inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecH Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecH Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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