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H042167 EM’S M42 FIELD BLOUSE. (Feldbluse M42)
BACKGROUND: The M42 field blouse was basically a continuation of the modifications of the M33 field blouse which had evolved into the M36, the M40, M42 and M43 field blouses. Modifications to the M42 field blouse included the elimination of the separate, internal, belt support hook suspenders with them being replaced by short, integral, straps in April 1943, and the replacement of the scalloped button flaps on the front pockets to straight flaps to simplify production in mid-1943. These alterations resulted in the M43 field blouse, which was to be the final variant of the original M33 field blouse.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Field-grey, wool/rayon blend construction field blouse with a lay down collar features a vertical, six button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the forward neckline. All three original collar liner buttons are present. The field blouse has four, non-pleated, front pockets with early scalloped edged button down flaps. The breast pockets are the standard patch type while the hip pockets are the saddle bag type with expanding side panels. The right breast has a machine woven, M39 pattern, national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in matte grey rayon threads on a cut-out, woven, field-grey rayon base. The eagle has original machine stitching to the breast. Collar tabs also show original stitching and the tunic also comes with a nice pair of slip-on EM’s Infantry shoulder straps. Buttons all look to be original stitching. Nice rayon lining with size markings still present. Original dressing pocket is still there. Chest size is 92cm or a size 36". A few small moth holes but mostly in hidden areas on the inside right sleeve that does not show when the tunic is displayed. Basically, near mint and unissued. Nice!
GRADE ****1/4 PRICE $2,145.00
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