M is for Munich and the date is 42. They were then taken by this officer who had them tailored by a French shop to add the metal buttons, zippers to the calves and were adjusted for fit. Beautiful set. The tunic is a tailored tunic done in the correct 2nd model style without the pocket pleats you see on the 1st model feldbluse. Superb example. Zero issues with this set.
Awesome Tunic! What surprises me, is that the shoulderboards are not for Panzer Regiment 33 but Panzerjägerabteilung 33. The P didnt signal Panzer but Panzerjäger. The difference is that panzerjäger had towed anti tank guns. The 2nd Company of this battalion was equipped with marder 2 self propelled anti tank guns, which would explain the configuration of the uniform!
Interesting tunic but not Afrikakorps. That model tunic was introduced too late to see service in North Africa, and this one is a LATE one (44 or 45). I hope it's not a humped up one, which my senses tell me is pretty likely. Panzer-Rgt 33 wasn't even in Africa and everything looks like it was added yesterday, which is understandable for a late-war, unissued tunic like this. Back in the day collectors harvested the tropical breast eagle and tabs because they were more desirable than these late tropical tunics, so in recent times unscrupulous dealers have sewn officer insignia on to replace the expensive (missing) tropical insignia.
Thank you. I know it's not a humped up one as you say. It's been in this museum since the 60's. Possible used in Italy in 44 or 45. Appreciate your input.
Thank for the reply. Don't forget that 1965 was 20 years after WW2 and the collecting craze was on. Fakes and humped up items were in no short supply. Just sit down and look at those skulls on the lapel and get real close and ask "do these look like they have been on here for 78 years? Do I see where they have marked the fabric from almost 100 years of being stuck together OR do I lift the skull and see nothing?" I bet you see nothing to indicate those things have been mated for almost 100 years. It's an unissued tunic with worn boards? Does that compute? Just take a hard look at it. PS: Panzer-Rgt 33 wasn't in Italy either or any tropical areas. @@kennethreese4659
I had a similar one in the 70s cut in the m43 style it had its breast eagle removed. Came out of Italy by a,local 88 div blue devils vet. Its a nice looking tunic and I like your display idea!
Kenneth a real nice addition to your great collection. You know your stuff, that's why I watch every video I have learnt a lot, keep the videos coming.
Hi Kenneth nice addition to the collection. I would say the tunic was made by the company tailor, it was very common for Officers and Nco's to have these sort of tunics made, this would also explain why there is no private purchase tailors label. Also I like your homemade shadow box 👍👍
The snaps are for attaching the tropical mesh underpants. Great uniform. I know that there is a comment about that unit not serving in Africa, or balkans but some officers were transfered to other units on a temporary basis and kept their old unit badges. It looks a private purchase tunic from the internal markings possibly french? Wasn't there a panzer unit that was originally in North Africa that served in France after? 21st panzer who are seen in tropical uniforms?
I think there was a reconnaissance unit that wore a Swedleter Adler (Swedish Eagle)on their caps between the cockade and the eagle known as a Tradition Adler. I think there was only several other units allowed this honour also. I too believe it was Aufsrung 33 so could indeed be that unit that fought in North Africa...however due to being a former cavalry unit (as well as becoming a recon unit) they assumed a yellow waffenfarbe instead of the panzer pink....but knowing how some regulations were ignored or this officer could have come from a panzer unit (being that it is agreed this is a private purchase item) Lovely piece and looks great in your collection. So long as you are happy with it..forget the "naysayers" enjoy and thank you so much for sharing
Wow Kenneth this is absolutely amazing! 😊 I am very happy you own this piece of history! I know its in the right hands now! Lol 😅 I really love the shadow box! You ought to do a video on how to make one! Cheers! 😊
Wonderful items and a great addition to your collection. Steel loop on the outside of the trousers is for a pocket watch. The non detachable insignia makes me think it’s for best / walking out wear. No award loops?
The M42 stamping in the pants, I believe, is a depot Munich. 42 is the year. The tunic has a Navy/luftwaffe look and possibly manufactured in a conquered county like France for the Germans (which is not uncommon). I also believe its a converted EM tunic to officers tunic with that type lining material and the later style tunic due to the non-pleat pockets. Cool tunic, it looks great in your new show case.👍🏻
It's an unissued army tunic, stripped of the valuable tropical insignia and then humped up to look like a panzer officer tunic. Not authentic at all. If Ken is happy with this display, then great but I hope he paid an appropriate price for a put-together tunic. A poorly researched one at that.
@@kennethreese4659 Oh ok. Great. I definitely think you got a private tailored tunic. I'm surprised that there was no name inscribed inside the tunic. By the way, I love the shadow box you made for the tunic. 👍
Wow, imagine wearing that thick trouser in the heat of the Sahara desert! Sweat like a pig, all bad sorts of bugs inside the sand, frozen cold in night incl. bug attacks , fully in light from the moon an stars..! Infested terrain with all sorts of mines ! That was a real tuff job to handle!
Then if you bother to look at war time photos will see bullion eagles on tropical tunics panzer skull pinned through lapel is what they did looks like a rare 1944 smooth cotton one made in France 🇫🇷 that would explain the bullion bird from Taylor's shop
