#6100-STRIPPED-ALTERED M40 PATTERN OFFICERS TUNIC: Interesting example of a stripped Officers type tunic in the M40 style but most likely not for the Heer. This tunic was reworked for civilian use after the war and an attempted restoration was made by the former owner. It is in the private purchase style being of a fine, grey-green wool trikot.(due to lighting it appears grey in the images) that is most likely of Italian origins. It has four pleated pockets, a five-button front and once had Roll cuffs which have been removed and reseamed to lengthen the sleeves. Its plain cloth collar is wider and unlike those used by the Heer. The collar has two metal hook & eyes to close it, but these are bent. The interior is lined in grey –green rayon cloth with pinstriped silk inside the sleeves, an inside pocket & lower slot for edged weapons wear. The last owner of this piece found it completely stripped and was restoring it as a Heer medical Officers example. Postwar buttons and original Medical Oberstleutnant boards were reapplied, as well as a breast eagle-now removed with virtually no sign remaining (It was never there originally) The left sleeve however does have evidence of previous insignia, which when combined with the collar style and wool color suggests possible Combat Police or Waffen SS use.  Would be a worthwhile example for study and proper restoration. Shows light wear, soiling and age, Condition II- SOLD