Original Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful early Heer Captain (Hauptmann) Infantry Officer Waffenrock. The base material of the uniform is made of a fine feldgrau colored wool. The wool shows no signs of any physical damage by misuse or mothing. The collar is wrapped in a dark-green wool, and is decorated with insignia. The base material of the two litzen on each side of the collar opening are dark green, which designates Infantry. The two litzen themselves are woven from a fine silver flatware thread. The collar, and its insignia, are without any noticeable damage or mothing. The “sew-in” style shoulder boards of this Waffenrock are woven from a fine silver flatware thread and feature two gold pips which denote the rank of Hauptmann. Numbers 85 are also pinned to the boards. Medal bar with authentic period correct medals also attached. There is are genuine medals attached to the uniform which include; Iron Cross 1st class, silver wound badge, Infantry Assault Badge and Krim shield sewn to the left shoulder. Also included is an original officer’s waist belt and buckle.
The front breast eagle has a dark green base and is executed in silver wire. The eagle is without damage and is originally sewn to the tunics breast by very neat hand stitching. Eight silvered buttons adorn the front of the tunic and all appear to be originally attached. Marksmanship lanyard from right shoulder to button at mid-chest.
The lower french style cuffs of the sleeves have a dark-green based wool, and is adorned with dark green piping and silver litzen.
The interior of the Waffenrock is lined with a fine rayon. Interior features and original Munich tailor’s label.
Overall a fine example of a German WWII Infantry officer tunic with original awards!
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 9”
Shoulder to sleeve: 26”
Shoulder to shoulder: 17”
Chest width: 18”
Waist width: 16.5”
Hip width: 20”
Front length: 31″