H013395 INFANTRY HAUPTMANN'S M36 FIELD BLOUSE. (Feldbluse M36)

BACKGROUND: The development of the M36 field blouse can be traced back to April 1933 with the introduction of the first pattern field blouses which were a departure from the cut and style of tunics utilized in World War I. From its introduction until 1936 the field blouse underwent a couple of small modifications designed to enhance its performance, appearance and longevity. Modifications to the 1933 pattern field blouse began in December 1934 when the original field grey basic cloth collar was altered to a field grey badge cloth for a better appearance. In September 1935 the collar was altered again from the field grey badge cloth to dark blue/green badge cloth. The final pre war modification to the field blouse occurred in December 1936 with the addition of a partial lining to the interior breast and upper back panels to increase its wear out time. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. The use of collar ornamentation on military uniforms was utilized by numerous assorted nations with the main function being the indication of the wearers rank and/or branch of service.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nice quality, private purchase Infantry Officer’s M36 pattern tunic. Shoulder boards, collar tabs and breast eagle look to be all original stitching to the tunic. Buttons are complete and original stitching. Original collar liner is present. Award loops for three badges on the left pocket and loops for a German Cross on the right pocket. Also looks to have loops for a Close Combat badge over the left pocket! Full liner. Chest size is roughly a 36". Very nice tunic.

GRADE ****1/4                             PRICE $1,785.00

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