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Early pattern Heer EM tropical service blouse for a Gefreiter, super early example constructed of a ribbed cotton fabric having more of a sage green color, with size and manufacturer (Caument & Zantopf - Breslau) stampings in black ink, with the exception of the sewn pebbled grey colored steel shoulder strap buttons, the remainder are held with S rings, having open collar and four pleated patch pockets, adjustable cuffs and bandage pockets with complete set of originally sewn pressed paper buttons, lining components, bandage pocket and belt hook support straps are made of olive colored ribbed cotton, the woven tropical pattern collar litzen patches are factory machine straight stitched, the woven tropical national emblem is factory hand sewn which is appropriate for this era, the tropical pattern rank chevron is originally hand sewn and is nicely seated into the fabric, blouse was only slightly worn and is in excellent condition, there is no damage or alteration and little sign of wear, top example of a type found in few collections, USD $3375 SOLD