N015494 SA BROWN SHIRT. (Diensthemd)

BACKGROUND: Brown was to become the official color of the N.S.D.A.P. and S.A. by circumstance rather than design. A large stockpile of discounted, surplus WWI tropical brown shirts and fabric, intended for wear in East Africa, were located in Austria in 1924 and purchased by the Nazis as a temporary measure to bring uniformity of dress to their party members. In November of 1926 the brown shirt was officially introduced, and retained, as the basic uniform item for the N.S.D.A.P. and S.A., and was eventually adopted by other political organizations such as the H.J., D.A.F., and the N.S.K.K.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The numerals signify the wearer was attached to the "23RD Sturm" (Company) of the "16" is the "Standarte" (Regiment). The coloration indicates that the individual was a member of SA Gruppe Niedersachsen. All insignia is hand applied, which is typical on these. Some mothing to the brown wool. Light tan cotton twill construction shirt with a five button front closure. Shirt features two pleated, patch, breast pockets with scalloped flaps. The two pocker buttons are different sizes, so at least one has been repaired at some point. Sleeves have five tapering darts and fold back French cuffs with dual removable button closure. Darted horizontal waistband with six hand stitched in, pebbled steel, belt support hooks and single cotton belt loop to reverse center. The chest measures approximately 38". Well worn and used example.

GRADE *** 3/4                             PRICE $1,450.00

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