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Here’s your chance to own a Heer Artillery Oberleutnant tunic. The shoulder boards are nice and period for artillery regiment 5. The breast eagle is a lovely hand-sewn example produced in silver bullion. 3 sets of badge loops as well as loops for a ribbon bar. Eastern Front Medal and Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbons through the buttonhole. Krim shield period applied to the sleeve. Tailor tag on the interior. Internal belt and dagger clip. Minor signs of period wear to this true combat vet which makes it a nice representative example for your collection. The belt and decorations (besides the Krim Shield) are for photographic purposes only and are not included in this listing, only the tunic itself is for sale.Click HERE to view more images of this item!The Heer was the land forces component of the Wehrmacht, the regular German Armed Forces, from 1935 until it ceased to exist in 1945 and then formally dissolved in August 1946. During World War II, a total of about 13.6 million soldiers served in the German Army. Germany’s army personnel were made up of volunteers and conscripts. Only 17 months after Adolf Hitler announced publicly the German rearmament program, the Army reached its projected goal of 36 divisions. During the autumn of 1937, two more corps were formed. In 1938 four additional corps were formed with the inclusion of the five divisions of the Austrian Army after the Anschluss in March. During the period of its expansion under Hitler, the German Army continued to develop concepts pioneered during World War I, combining ground (Army) and air (Luftwaffe) assets into combined arms forces. The German military managed quick victories in the two initial years of World War II, a new style of warfare described as Blitzkrieg for its speed and destructive power.Free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD & I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!
