U-090 Luftwaffe Tropical
Uniform Ensemble
Incredible grouping all from the same German Soldier who
served in Libya and was wounded and returned home for recuperation. Later he was
sent to the Eastern Front where he was killed in action near Lipia, Rumania on
29/8/44. I will supply the soldier's name to the buyer with the condition
he not contact the family! This grouping has many assets and liabilities.
The tunic is a size 38 - 40 and is in sound shape. The original breast eagle was
missing, so a replacement was professionally zig-zag sewn on.
Unfortunately, this is not an original eagle. The Enlisted boards are slips-ons
and red piped for Flak (the owner ended up as a Stabsgefreiter in a Flak
Regiment). It's a nice original set but lightweight, so most likely these
are for the shirt. It is an original set but did not come with this
grouping. It has one set of medal loops. The tunic is size marked on the
inside (light stamping). The tropical shirt has been modified (a long time
ago) with the addition of a zipper (US made, "Talon" marked). The
triangular eagle on this is an original replacement. It is missing the shoulder
board buttons. The tie is the original Luftwaffe tropical tie. The trousers
are in the original configuration but are a field made set and definitely are an
original component of this group. They are wartime-produced as this fellow was
killed in 1942. They have the cargo pocket on the left knee (very professionally
produced). They taper at the ankle and have an adjustment strap. The waistband
is definitely a field improvisation and is about 35". To top this off, it
comes with the size 58, 1941 dated Berlin marked Luftwaffe Tropical Overseas
Cap. It has the machine embroidered eagle in the trapezoid configuration and the
machine embroidered cockade. This is one heck of a set-up, complete with
the personal information about the owner.
$2,495.00
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Item U-090
