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TGA24 Lightly worn Heer EM M42 service blouse

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Full image - THIS ITEM IS SOLD

Lightly worn Heer EM M42 service blouse, example is partially restored with a replacement national emblem, original factory eagle had been applied sewn through the lining, its appropriate subdued postwar replacement is zig zag machine sewn, also through the lining, the subdued collar litzen have the original factory zig zag stitching, example is provisioned for wear with slip on shoulder straps but none are included, item exhibits the features of a textbook production M42 service blouse, constructed of mid war quality field grey wool, lined in grey colored rayon, stamped in black ink with RBNr and below that wist size stampings and H43 depot in purple ink, with hook and eye at the collar, having a six button front closure and four patch pockets with scalloped pocket flaps, with four internal webbed belt hook support straps, collar liner, bandage pocket and cuff buttons are black plastic and all are still in place, the blue painted pebbled steel buttons all match, have most of their paint and are originally sewn, each sleeve was lengthened and the alterations were very well-executed via machine sewing, there are two sets of loops for badges, a ribbon bar was applied above the pocket at some point, although service worn, piece is just lightly soiled and aged with just a few slight abraded areas to the wool, nap is very strong, USD $1150 SOLD

 
 

 
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