Heer Oberstleutnant Infanterie Regiment 19 with Wiederholungsspange

Beautiful, untouched Heer field blouse for a Oberstleutnant in Infanterie Regiment 19 with Wiederholungsspange. The garment is in good, worn condition with period sewn insignia. The left breast pocket retains multiple period sewn award loops with award ghosting remaining. Infanterie regiment 19 played a vital role in the 1939 campaign pushing into Poland. The 10th of may 1940 it was the first unit to breach to Juliana Kanaal fortifications in the Netherlands and pushed onwards to the Scheldt. After the 1940 campaign it was sent to the eastern front and saw actions right until the end of the war. A stunning tunic in very good condition!