U-079
Kriegsmarine (Navy) Administrative Officer’s Cloak
This is the first of these that I have ever owned, an extremely rare
garment! The cloak is made of magnificent quality navy blue moleskin fabric,
with an incredibly smooth feel – it’s a thin weight material, but with the
white rayon (or satin) lining, has enough weight to sit firmly. The fabric is in
outstanding condition – I can’t detect any noticeable mothing. The cape has
a round Tombak (bronze alloy) plate molded with the raised relief image of a
forward facing lion’s head (superb detail – even the individual fine hairs
on the lion’s upper muzzle!) on each side of the breast. The left side lion
(as worn) is equipped with a horizontal, “U”-shaped hook, while the right
has a length of chain that can be crossed over the space between the sides and
secured over the hook. The chain and lions are in a very handsome silvered
finish, though some has worn off to show hints of the Tombak beneath. The white
satin lined interior has a long sling loop in the same material attached from
each shoulder to a point farther down each side – these apparently were the
more secure means of ensuring the cloak stayed in place. The bottom of the right
side loop (as worn) has come loose. There is a pocket slot along the left breast
edge, and a white oilcloth tag affixed deep in the pocket notes the tailoring as
having been done by the Navy Officer Kleiderkasse (Marine Offizierkleiderkasse),
with the handwritten owner’s name (an engineering Officer) being “Mohr”
(looks like). The year is 1935 – quite early. A really spectacular piece that
would fit someone standing about 5’8” or 5’9” well, perhaps even taller.
Magnificent!
$1,095.00
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Item U-079
