Heer Pz-Recon Unteroffizier's M44 Combat Tunic

The M1944 pattern tunic was designed to save on manufacturing time, cost and raw materials. To some it was disliked as it was a departure from the traditional 4 pocket tunic, others loved it for its ease and smart appearance. The M44 uniform was the final German uniform produced in WWII and is easily identified by its two pocket and short waist length design.

The tunic is constructed of late war field-grey wool. 6 dark grey (late war) pebbled, magnetic button front closure, with fold open and folded lapels at neck. Two breast pockets with straight button flaps. General army, grey litzen are machine sewn in place. EM/NCO’s M44 national eagle in grey threads on a triangular green/grey rayon. The national eagle is machine sewn in place, correctly through the lining. Slip-on M44 shoulder straps with yellow rayon piping for either panzer recon or signal unit. The straps have dull-grey rank tresse denoting the rank Unteroffizier. Pinned in place above the left breast pocket is a two place medal bar with Iron cross second class 1939 ribbon followed by East Front Medal ribbon.

Inside is fully lined with green/grey late war cotton. RBnr and size marks are still visable to the inner right lapel. Belt hook straps and belt hooks are still present. The tunic is in very good condition, the wool has nap wear all over as often is the case with late war tunics. No larger stains, rips tears or mendings. The tunic was only slightly used and is in very good condition.

Scarce M44 issue tunic with factory sewn insignias!!