Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 This arrived today, made its way back from a French collection...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2013 Author Posted February 15, 2013 Never seen a moth in its life... only slight damage is the guys pen leaked.... but that can only be seen on the pocket lining...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2013 Author Posted February 15, 2013 I have waited a long time for one in perfect condition....
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2013 Author Posted February 15, 2013 The Gardekorps stamp doesnt stink either ;-)
Hoss Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 The other end of the spectrum actually I think Chip is secretly in love with it hah!
Ulsterman Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Wow. in 1994 these were sold for $80. The Ruptured Duck had about a score of them. If I could go back in time.......
ccj Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Greatcoats are items Ive always wanted but never have tried hard to buy. I wish I had as these have really increased in value. I've love to have a really nice one but a salty one would serve me just as well. I could make a really nice combat display with a worn coat... Does anyone else have an example to share?
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 18, 2013 Author Posted February 18, 2013 Is tzhere something unit specific that makes Chip want it so bad ? :-) I had to shell out 550EUR for mine, but I think that was acceptable... would have prefered a name and unit in it though....
Hoss Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Is tzhere something unit specific that makes Chip want it so bad ? :-) I had to shell out 550EUR for mine, but I think that was acceptable... would have prefered a name and unit in it though.... It was a nudge actually I tried to sell a couple of years ago but nobody wanted now its not for sale, I like all the repairs, things filthy had dirt in the pockets but haven't the heart to thoroughly clean it. Eric
Chip Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 I would think 550 Euro a very fair price for one in that condition, especially coming out of France, where prices seem to be the highest for German pieces. Chip
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 Hi, were there special shoulderstraps for these? Or was it all the same by then? What would be best? Piped straps, or the non piped ones? I guess just sewn to the loops? Best Chris
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 what kind of shoulder straps would go best on this? Thanks Chris
Chip Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 An M15 Einheitsmantel took the the same straps as those on the Bluse. Any M15 pair would do. The straps were not sewn to the loops, but rather were stitched to the shoulder seam. The loop (Schlaufe) was a retainer for a rolled or folded strap. Chip
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