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CTU1 Reitz manufactured Heer Infanterie EM M43 service blouse

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Reitz manufactured Heer Infanterie EM M43 service blouse, standard issue blouse constructed of later war quality field grey wool, lined in grey rayon and with four webbed belt hook support straps, stamped with size markings and maker E. Reitz with an additional maker stamp in a rectangle on the bandage pocket, grey painted pebbled buttons are used for front closure, pockets and shoulder straps, grey plastic buttons are used at position for collar liner, adjustable cuffs and bandage pocket, all buttons remain, insignia include a machine embroidered national emblem, factory zig zag machine stitched but not through the lining plus a pair of straight machine stitched subdued litzen collar patches, included are a slightly mismatched pair of slip on shoulder straps for an Infanterie EM, one is wool piped whereas the other has synthetic piping, there are loops for one badge but this seems postwar, blouse shows little evidence of wear but there are some stains to the lining and an area of nothing at the lower left skirt (not visible externally), the rear pleats have been let out (probably to fit a mannequin) and there are several smaller repairs to cuts or holes on the under right sleeve, upper back and lower right pocket but these are not particularly noticeable, nice example from a desirable maker, USD $1675 SOLD

 
 

 
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