BACKGROUND: The NSDAP, "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" (National-socialist German Worker’s-party), was originally founded, in Munich, in January of 1919. Known then as the DAP, "Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" (German Worker’s-party), when Adolf Hitler joined it, in the autumn of 1919, he set about reforming what was basically a debating society into an active political party. Appointed as its first chairman in July of 1921, Hitler restructured the party along para-military lines in four ascending levels of government, consisting of the "Ortsgruppe," the "Kreisleitung," the "Gauleitung," and the "Reichsleitung," with each group being distinguished by a specific color of piping on their collar tabs and visor cap. Uniform regulations for Nazi political leaders were addressed as early as 1920, underwent numerous modifications, and were largely finalized by May of 1939.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A light brown-colored wool, single-breasted tunic with a pleated patch pocket to each breast, both with scalloped flaps secured by a single button, and two un-pleated "saddlebag" hip pockets, both with straight-edged flaps and single buttons. Its four button front closure leads up to fold-back lapels and a lay-down collar. The collar tabs have been removed. All buttons and insignia look to be original application. There is a horizontal slash pocket to the interior left breast, within which is sewn a brown and white oilcloth RZM tag. Shows the expected period use, stains and wear but overall nice condition. Approximately a size 34" chest. Comes with a decent early quality NSDAP armband hand sewn to the sleeve. Included is a pair of size 28" Political Leader breeches. Breeches have a couple of sewing repairs and show the expected period use and wear.