GERMAN WWII NAVY (KRIEGSMARINE) UNIFORM
This is a WWII German Kriegsmarine uniform. Of canvas-like material construction. Four pockets with flaps.
Used by Navy personnel. Buttons are made of glass to avoid corrosion. The buttons are green incolor and bear
the design of an anchor.
The inside collar has buttons made of cardboard. They were used to secure a hood. Shoulder boards are present
on this sample.
in very good condition. No tears or rips. normal wear is shown. This uniform may have been used by Coastal
Artillery batteries or Submarine personnel.
The inside of the tunic has multiple buttons. They are placed in various areas and are made of cardboard. The
color is gray. the design is plain and flat.
This is a view of the button found in the upper pocket. Of glass construction with the design of an
anchor in the front. Painted green. The same type of button is employed to close the front.
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The inside has hard cardboard buttons. They are surprisingly durable.
The shoulder board has a pip and the same type of button as the rest of the uniform. Very high quality construction.
This uniform is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this uniform. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the uniform.
If you have an interest is seeing other uniforms of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Uniforms
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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