#10564-HEER CAVALRY OFFICERS UNIFORM SET: Outstanding wartime example uniform consisting of tunic and riding breeches. The private purchase tunic is cut in the M36 pattern of service quality, field grey wool. It has a dark green wool collar, pleated pockets; roll cuffs and a six button front common to post 1941 tunics. It has a nice set of aluminum bullion Officers collar tabs that are finely hand applied and corresponding to its shoulder boards. The sewn-in  Rittmeister  (Hauptmann) boards are of subdued aluminum braid over a base of golden wool badgecloth with gilt pips & first pattern numeral “7”. The interior has a full lining of grey rayon blended cloth with white silk lined sleeves. The interior is complete with an inside pocket and edged weapons support strap having a metal clip & leather lined slot.

The breeches are produced of service quality field grey wool, corresponding to their 1940 markings. They have two button close slanted pockets and a slit watch pocket with ring on the front. The split rear has a large cloth sizing belt and single button close pocket. Its seat and inside legs are nicely reinforced with dark grey suede, a feature that was later discontinued in 1940. The tapered legs have lower calves that secure with three buttons. The interior has a partial lining and pocketbags of various, but matching white cotton cloth. It is complete with aluminum brace buttons and nice depot & maker’s markings. The exterior of the breeches still retain threads from its original issue tag.

One of the best Officers sets I have had in a long time,It shows little wear and only minor age to its insignias. Condition II+/I- $1950.00 Set