H011896 BLACK PANZER WRAP TUNIC. (Feldjacke)

BACKGROUND: The black Panzer Wrap tunic was originally introduced by the army on November 12TH 1934, for wear by armored vehicle personnel and was worn through out the war with minor modifications in 1936 and 1942. Allegedly Chief of the motorized troops, Oberst Heinz Guderian came up with the coloration and design of the form fitting uniform which he based on a popular ski outfit of the time. Black was chosen as the color as it help conceal the grease and grime commonly encountered by motorized personnel. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with pink being chosen for Panzer, (Armored), personnel. Of Note: The general waffenfarbe for all armored units was pink although other colors were utilized including red for armored artillery units, golden yellow for armored reconnaissance units and the 24TH Panzer Division, lemon yellow for armored signals units and, for a short time, alternating black and white for armored engineer units. On the field blouse, service tunic and Panzer wrap tunic the waffenfarbe was generally displayed on the shoulder straps/boards and the collar tabs. Originally the Panzer wrap tunics also utilized the waffenfarbe as piping on the forward edge of the collar until regulations of mid 1942 abolished the use of the collar piping and instructed it to be removed from the tunics, although the directive was not strictly adhered to. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nice quality, second pattern, (circa 1936 1945), black wool/rayon blend construction, waist length, double breasted style tunic with small fold back lapels and a large lay down collar. The collar has been replaced at some point. Insignia all restored. Adjustable cuffs have been sewn in one position. Chest size roughly a 32/34. Excellent markings. Buttons are a combination of original and replaced stitching.

GRADE *** 1/2                             PRICE $2,995.00

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