WW2 German Army Recruiting EM Waffenrock w/Lanyard . U574

WW2 German Army Enlisted Waffenrock (M35 Dress Tunic). Eight button front closure. Also, has Army shooting lanyard grade 5 attached as well. Nice army tunic eagle on one side, the other side has a single set of award loops. Nice set of collar tabs with orange / orangerot (Orange-red) waffenfarbe (for Army Recruiting or Military Police). Army Enlisted shoulder straps with a rank chevron on one sleeve. Issue tunic with inside lining nicely manufacturer, size, and depot acceptance stamped on interior with E.39 (for acceptance stamp at the Erfurt Clothing Depot in 1939). Nice condition with some small moth nips, displays very well with probably one of the harder waffenfarbe colors to find.

Additional Notes: The WW2 German Waffenrock (M35 Dress Tunic) was a formal dress tunic used by the German Army during WW2. It was originally a medieval term for an outer garment worn by knights over their armor, but by WW2, it referred to a specific type of military uniform. The Army waffenrock was a form-fitting, thigh-length tunic made of fine feldgrau (field gray) wool. It had a taller collar than the standard service tunic and featured collar tabs with Waffenfarbe (branch color) backing. The Waffenrock was worn for ceremonial and parade occasions, often with medals, aiguillettes (for officers), and other formal accessories. Production and issue of the Waffenrock were suspended in 1940, but it remained authorized for walking out.

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