ITEM #12316

#12316-ORGANIZATION TODT SERVICE TUNIC: A fine and scarce example of the service blouse as worn by lower ranked members of the Organization Todt, the construction service under Heer command. The blouse, the style of which was influenced by the Luftwaffe Fliegerbluse is produced of golden brown uniform wool. It has an open collar, closes with four pebbled buttons, has lower flapped hip pockets and adjustable cuffs. It is complete with machine applied "OT" collar diamonds and titled armband tacked to the left sleeve. It is without provisions for shoulder straps as was correct for early and lower ranked tunics. The interior is partially lined with smooth, tan colored rayon cloth having rear adjustment ties & inside breast and wound bandage pockets. This lining retains maker and Org Todt approval stampings. The tunic remains in fine condition with only minor wear and age. Condition II+