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#8016-KRIEGSMARINE
LEATHER UNIFORM:
Issue pattern, protective two-piece leather uniform as
worn by vessel based Kriegsmarine enlisted ranks.
The jacket is produced in black leather having a stand
up collar, five-button front, upper breast / lower hip
pockets and button adjustable cuffs. The buttons are of
the anchor type and retain about 70% of their original
gilt finish. Its interior is fully lined with black
insulated (blanket) wool with pinstriped black rayon
inside the sleeves. This interior has an inside pocket
and machine sewn issue label. The trousers are in
matching black leather, but remain slightly less worn.
They have two side pockets, a rear sizing belt and black
fiber brace buttons. The interior is fully lined in grey
cotton twill that also retains an issue label dated
1941. The front exterior still retains a nice, large
embossed Kriegsmarine issue eagle. Both pieces
remain supple, with some surface wear and age mainly to
the jacket. The jacket also has a replaced button on
each cuff with soiling and wear to the labels. A nice
set, condition III+/II+ $825.00 |
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