Chris Boonzaier Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 The Bavarian 12th and 12th Reserve Regiment are ones that I really focus on (Other than Alpenkorps) and I had an eye on this tunic for ages, inspite of the fact that there is no name tag... what is also very interesting is a pocket on the inside flap. It is actually a double pocket, the back part is a regular wide pocket, then the front pocket is a leather one. As you can see, the back one opens the whole length the front one is like a pouch you put your hand into (falf of it is sewn closed)... I assume it is done in leather because of the strength, and I assume some military equipment purpose and not because he always had a pocket full of points pistachheo nuts... and thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 These rayon linings were notorious for wearing through. When you add a second pocket for extra storage, the bulging pocket would wear through much faster than normal.....thus the leather reinforcement. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 I guess the inside one was for papers and stuff, the outside one for things that may wear a hole through. It may be an officer, but I love it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 That pocket was of great interest to me as well. I have been spying it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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