DonC Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Dear All -Considering this tunic http://www.theoldbrigade.co.uk/shop/viewph...ph=29795&phqu=4 and wanted to get members' input on it. Any and all advice appreciated!Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 From what I can see, it appears to be a very nice Heer Parade tunic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 No name label?As always, am rather concerned that having loops for ONLY a 2 ribbon bar is not normal for such a rank.Sure, they could have been a 12 and 4 or an 18 and 4but that kind of wear would have been unusual on a fancy dress tunic-- even full medal bar might have been worn on this for special home events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 No name label?As always, am rather concerned that having loops for ONLY a 2 ribbon bar is not normal for such a rank.Sure, they could have been a 12 and 4 or an 18 and 4but that kind of wear would have been unusual on a fancy dress tunic-- even full medal bar might have been worn on this for special home events.Hi Rick,The button hole awards would count for two (to make four)... right?Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi Rick -No name label, unfortunately. I've been fishing around the various forums to get some sort of composite feeling on this - I am more concerned with the fact it only has the one breast badge - I would expect at least a Flak badge on a Major, as well as the screw-back award...Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestaff Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hi Rick -No name label, unfortunately. I've been fishing around the various forums to get some sort of composite feeling on this - I am more concerned with the fact it only has the one breast badge - I would expect at least a Flak badge on a Major, as well as the screw-back award...DonI have never seen a parade tunic (waffenrock) with fron pockets.rgdsPikestaff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestaff Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I have never seen a parade tunic (waffenrock) with fron pockets.rgdsPikestaffdammit, front pocketspikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hi Pikey -Techinically, it is not a Waffenrock (parade tunic) it is a piped field blouse - what we in the US refer to as a "Class A" uniform, or a walking out tunic.Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Actually, a field artillery officer would not normally have a general Assault badge since artillery were normally behind the lines, not in the hand to hand action required for any of the Assault badges.What bugs me is that decades of monkey fingers have "improved" perfectly good tunics by upping rank...Majors and Obersts ("inexplicably" under-decorated, all) abound...where are the perfectly good "normal" Leutnants and Oberleutnants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Is that orange/brown piping around the top of the cuffs? Can't say I've seen this before.Regards,Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestaff Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Is that orange/brown piping around the top of the cuffs? Can't say I've seen this before.Regards,Petehello once more, ineric lefevre's book 'la wehrmacht' page 124, bottom left hand corner, is a photo. of a piped field service tunic, showing white piping around the collar, down the front closure, and around the top of the cuffs, will do a scan if you want one/?rgdspikestaff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) Well, after much negotiation, here it is - mint condition save for one small 3 mm repair to the front lower skirt, super nice vibrant colors - all red . I was very relieved when I got it as having it in hand, it is completely legit - never messed with. I was concerned that this would end up being a post war promotion, but it is 100% un-dickified. I'll post more detailed pics in the next few days... My thanks to all of you for your advice and help!Don Edited May 2, 2006 by DonC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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