German WW2 M36 reconnaissance Obergefreiter's combat uniform
A textbook, heavily worn WWII German Army (Heer) M36 Service Tunic (Feldbluse M36).
This iconic early-war uniform features the sought-after dark bottle-green wool collar, pleated cargo pockets with scalloped flaps, and complete original period-applied insignia.
This tunic was worn by an Obergefreiter in the Cavalry & Reconnaissance Branch (Kavallerie / Aufklärungstruppe), featuring distinct golden-yellow piping on the dark green shoulder straps.
Reconnaissance troops operated as the "eyes and ears" at the tip of the spear, engaging in high-risk scouting and mobile combat operations.
Period sewn BeVo breast eagle and early-style dark green collar tabs with yellow stripes matching the shoulder straps.
Features a Iron Cross 2nd Class (EKII) buttonhole ribbon alongside original metal belt support hooks.
Golden-yellow piped shoulder straps showing ghosting impressions from a previously removed unit number (13). These were removed per regulation 1940.
Nicely stamped on the inside.
Lagano (Lago = Landes-Lieferungsgenossenschaft (Regional Supply Cooperative)) Nö / NÖ = Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
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E.40
E: Erfurt Depot (Bekleidungsamt Erfurt) where the finished tunic was inspected and received into Army inventory.
40: 1940, confirming the tunic was officially accepted/issued in 1940 (fitting perfectly for an early-war M36 model tunic).
Entire uniform show wear, repairs and soiling.
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