A very nice Heer M40 field tunic. The second pattern tunic which was issued to the Heer was designed with a grey green color and five buttons.
Breast eagle: Period time (not factory) attached embroidered EM/NCO type. Attached by hand.
Collar tabs: Period time (not factory) attached. A nice set with late war tabs put on a grey backing.
Shoulder boards: boards for Infantry units. EM Type. M36 type.
Lining. Cotton
Stamps: size stamps and a "H40" depot stamped.
Buttons: Complete
Only one small moth hole found to the front side.
This tunic was period time modified by a tailor due to the personal taste of the owner. Soldiers preferred the more elegant M36 style featuring a dark green collar and dark green insignia. A dark green cloth was period time added above the grey M40 color. All modifications were executed period time and definitely prior to 1945.
Modifications like these are quite common and give this tunic a unique touch.
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