#13109-R.A.D. MEDICAL OFFICERS M44 TUNIC: A most interesting and rare example of an early pattern tunic that was depot converted to the 1944 pattern for use by an R.A.D. Medical Officer. Originally a 1938 model issue tunic, It is of earth brown uniform wool having a dark brown collar and five button front. It's depot rework is of the highest tailoring standards and consists of the shortening of the skirt and addition of the wide waistband with two buttons. The upper pockets are converted to the non pleated type and snaps have been added in order to hold the lapels open when desired. The insignia consists of machine sewn Oberfeldmeister collar tabs and matching sewn in boards on blue velvet, a rare service color for the R.A.D. The arm shield is  machine woven in officers flatwire ( Abteilung 265) that is tightly zag zag machine applied. The sleeve shows no signs of an armband, which would be acceptable on such a late war garment. The interior has a partial lining of brown cotton twill retaining its original 1938 RAD issue and unit markings. A rare and desirable jacket showing minor wear & age, Condition II- $ 895.00