Untouched bleached first pattern Heer EM tropical tunic

A textbook untouched and bleached early EM tunic for a member of the Afrikakorps. The tunic is a first pattern example with wartime factory sewn Litzen in strong worn condition. The garment is extremely sun bleached to nearly white due to long extensive wear in the African sun which is a typical feature for these been there garments. The breast eagle is resewn to the garment but it is a authentic example with the same patina. The Litzen are straight machine sewn with handsewn ends. The garment is a nice medium size fitting mist modern mannequins. As most of the members of the Afrikakorps capitulated in 1943, only very little original early garments remain in collections today. A stunning textbook bleached first pattern example in strong combat worn condition that is the pinnacle for Afrikakorps collectors.