Stripped Waffen-SS M43 combat tunic

Superb relic of the La Gleize battle; this tunic was recovered after the battle inside a halftrack in La Gleize. The tunic is a textbook obviously combat worn M43 field blouse with the obvious remnants of collar tabs and a cuff title. The garment was found and comes with a set of white rayon piped EM straps which are original to the tunic and cyphered with a 5. The sleeve has a tear where the eagle used to be; most probably cut as a souvenir together with the collar tabs. The garment is nicely marked 712 which is a typical maker marking for SS uniforms. The garment was previously displayed in the old December 44 museum in La Gleize. The garment is a stunning and story telling piece that would deserve a display case of its own and is certainly unique in its form.