WW2 German Army NCOs M43 Tunic

A German army NCOs M43 combat tunic with original sewn collar tabs & NCO tress to collar.
This style of tunic was an economical simplification of those before it with a new six button closure required due to the lesser quality wool used in its construction. None of the pockets have central pleats with only early M43 tunics having pointed flaps as seen here. Collar litzen are of the universal pattern & are WW2 original stitched to the tunic with thread matching that of the NCO tresse so collar applied upon his promotion. Breast eagle is Bevo grey on green & although not factory machine stitched it is neatly hand applied & may well be a wartime replacement . Medal ribbons mounted above left breast pocket for Iron cross second class , West Wall medal & . The rayon lining is indicative of midwar manufacture with only very faint partial markings now visible. All three of its pressed paper collar buttons are intact to hold the collar liner with all four of its belt hook web equipment tabs still present.
In overall excellent condition with some wear to nap of cloth in places .

Code: 13077