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RAS30 Heer M41 style drillich service blouse with breeches for a Kavallerie EM

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Heer M41 style drillich service blouse with breeches for a Kavallerie EM, constructed of reed green colored drillich material and with the minimal lining components and belt hook support straps at either waist being made of light grey colored rayon, with the exception of the shoulder strap buttons, the remaining field grey painted pebbled steel buttons are held with S rings, pressed paper buttons are sewn into place for the collar liner, bandage pocket and with two each at the cuffs, garment is stamped in white ink with sizes and M42 depot, the maker mark is stamped in black ink above the size stampings, having four pleated patch pockets and six button front, with black painted steel hook and eye at the throat, the woven insignia is factory machine sewn, the subdued Litzen collar patches are straight machine stitched being hand-finished on one side, the subdued national emblem is sewn in the 'zip and flip' style - machined across the top with lower portions being finished by hand, the matched pair of slip on shoulder straps have synthetic piping and flat cotton tongue reinforcements, the breeches are made of a closely matching fabric, it has two hip and one rear pocket as well as a small flapped watch pocket, the large pocket bags are made of roughly woven white cotton, all buttons are grey colored composite, none are missing or broken, there are belt loops at the waist and tightening straps at the rear hips, the seat is reinforced, leg ends have stirrups made of the same fabric as the pocket bags, the ties are grey colored tapes with HBT weave, the breeches are stamped in black ink with sizes and RBNr; both pieces were worn, blouse shows some wear to the rear collar edge, both pieces have subtle yellowing from age, there is no fabric damage nor are there repairs, the set USD $2575

 
 

 
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