Lot 256
Superb Quality, Gold-Damascened Small Sword, France, circa 1740–1760.
Estimate
EUR 1500.00 - 2000.00Starting Bid
EUR 1500.00Lot 38
Rare WWII Nazi German SS "Dot 44" Camouflage Pattern Tunic (feldbluse).
Estimate: EUR 1500.00 - 2000.00
Starting Bid: EUR 900.00
Item details
Description
Rare WWII Nazi German SS "Dot 44" Camouflage Pattern Tunic (feldbluse). This historically significant piece was part of the standard issue combat uniform for Waffen-SS infantry units during the later stages of the Second World War. The M44 is a cotton/rayon blend construction field blouse has an HBT, (Herring Bone Twill), weave and machine printed dot pattern camouflage to the exterior. The field blouse features a vertical, five button front closure with small fold back lapels, a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline and a lay down collar. The blouse has four, non-pleated, patch front pockets with straight edged button down flaps. The straight cut sleeve have a small vertical slash to the outside seam with single button closure. The front closure and exterior pocket buttons are the field gray painted, pebbled, sheet metal. This tunic represents a tangible piece of World War II history, offering insight into the military attire and camouflage innovations of the era. It serves as a valuable artifact for historians, collectors and museums focused on 20th-century military studies. Minor damage see photos.
Condition
Minor damage see photos