Langemark Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Easily discernible by the narrow collar, here is a nice example of a 1935 dated first style Panzer jacket.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 (edited) Upper part of the jacket. There?s no neck closing devise, nor button/buttonholes for closing the lapels. Edited May 25, 2005 by Langemark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Close up on the collar patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Detail of a collar patch and shoulder strap. All piping is done in wool Waffenfarbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Magnificent jacket ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Thank you Gordon.I will try to post some pictures of the details and the inside of this Jacke.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 The early type eagle is hand sewn to the jacket. This is not unusual as, prior the end of 1935, most early jackets were produced and worn without the breast eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Markings :Maker : KurwerkeThe sizes are stamped in the usual configuration. However, the upper right size is missing, as often seen on early Panzerjacken (reason unknown).Depot stamp and date : Erfurt 1935.Unit stamp : 4 Kompanie / Panzer-Regiment 5.Inspection and condition of the uniform : state I (= new) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 MarkWow. That jacket is certainly in amazing condition !! Any ideas of who the original owner was ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Unfortunately this Panzer jacket is unnamed (as most issue uniforms). This makes me think that I could start an other thread concerning a nicely worn M38 Panzer side cap with original name/regimental tag still sewn on.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 In the meanwhile I post here the other details of the jacket :Underside of the collar and lapels. Noticeable is the long vertical tightening sewing line with the two short secondary horizontal lines. Wartime Panzer jackets don?t show such excessive attention for smartness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 (edited) Close up on the waist hook retaining straps and tightening device. Edited May 27, 2005 by Langemark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Cuff adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Super Panzer wrap ! I don't collect that, but I always really enjoy seeing such beautiful and rare items. I know two others, for privates. One from the PzRgt5 too. Do you also own the beret ?jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted May 28, 2005 Author Share Posted May 28, 2005 I agree Jacques, and even if the second style Panzerjacke has a more impressive look (with the large collar), I still prefer the elegance of the first style Panzer jacket.Replying to your question about the Panzer beret : no, I don?t own one. The Baskenm?tze is a rare and very interesting piece of headgear ? but most will agree that it isn?t the most esthetic piece of headgear in the German army. I have been offered a few examples but never managed to find a nice untouched and textbook one.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 I wish you to find one stamped PZ.RGT.5 wub.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langemark Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) I wish you to find one stamped PZ.RGT.5? wub.gif←Jacques, may your wish become reality ... Mark Edited June 1, 2005 by Langemark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Sweet. And the nice set of smiling faces. Gives you that warm feeling. A great find.byf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade K Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Greetings Mark and fellow Gentlemen! 1st post...so let's see how it goes! (I have so little time I am not quite sure why I am posting anywhere right now! :-) Thought I might share with you that the 1st pattern was also made with Golden-yellow piping for cavalry or aufkl?rungs. Rediculously rare, and after many years of waiting this arrived yesterday! so i guess I am giving in to the excitement!It will be shown in my next book which will be out next year and I am just finishing up now on Panzer uniforms. 'B36' depot stamped, factory piping, not retro fitted, and nothing moved, removed, modified or adapted! Just the sewn down shoulder straps removed and slip on brindles instead. The straps have a chain stitched 'S' cypher for 'Schule' and the tunic is marked to 'Kavallerie-Lehr- und Versuchs-Abteilung 2. Panzersp?h-Lehr-Schwadron', a unit created in this new school in 1937. So there is a brief look at another, I must save the rest for my book. But these are extremely nice, although the wide collar of the 2nd pattern is very pleasing to the eye!Cheers, Wade K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Beautiful wraps, gentlemen - I actually prefer the narrow collars of the first models to the "fat" collars on later versions.Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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