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Exceptional Reitz made Heer Artillerie EM M43 service blouse, example constructed of later war quality German made wool, lining is of grey colored ribbed cotton, the bandage pocket is fashioned from rayon fabric, the belt hook support straps are of a webbed material, the full set of field grey painted pebbled buttons are originally sewn, the collar liner, cuff and bandage pocket buttons are grey colored glass and all are intact, the vertical lining panel is stamped in black ink E. Reitz, with sizes and faint block depot stampings, the bandage pocket is stamped (blurred) with the Reitz Uniformwerke maker information, the late pattern subdued woven insignia is factory stitched, the collar patches are machine straight stitched with the leading vertical line being sewn first and the remainder being sewn after being folded into place, the national emblem is zig zag stitched and was applied before the pocket was attached as the pocket flap edge slightly overlaps the eagle's wreath, included are a matched pair of slip on shoulder straps, these two have the same kind of ribbed cotton material used as tongue reinforcement, the piping is rayon, garment is believed to be unissued, with dangling construction threads, perfect condition, USD $3500
TIP43 Exceptional Reitz made Heer Artillerie EM M43 service blouse
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