BACKGROUND: When the Nazi Party gained power in January of 1933, the German railway system was maintained and administered by two civilian organizations, the DR, "Deutsches Reichsbahn" (German National-railway), and the DR-G, "Deutsches Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft" (German National-railway - Corporation), which were each overseen by the national government. Both the DR and the DR-G were uniformed organizations responsible for all the railways within Greater Germany, and eventually in the occupied areas. In February of 1937, in a restructuring of the national railways, the DR-G was absorbed into the DR. The uniforms and insignia of DR personnel were modified numerous times during the Third Reich, although, as a civilian organization, they were not graded with ranks but were assigned positions as officials. Shoulder boards were first introduced for their uniforms in June of 1936.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Set consists of tunic and trousers.

-Tunic. Standard four pocket type. Shoulder boards look to be original stitching, one of the rank pips has been replaced at some point. Collar tabs and sleeve "HVD Brussel" sleeve eagle are had stitched to the tunic. Buttons all look to be original stitching. Nice tag to the interior. Chest size is roughly a 32".

-Trousers. Private purchase dark blue wool. All complete. Waist is roughly 30".

Nice worn and used set showing the expected age and wear.