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DESCRIPTION: Yes, this is newly made but it might as well be real! It was made by the son of a German army supplier of uniforms for the Wehrmacht (all branches) -- every stitch and thread from top to bottom is done exactly as the originals were manufactured. The uniform was probably constructed from bolts of cloth that were left over after the war in the shop of his father. We put the ultra violet light (black light) to the various parts of the outfit and all that lit up was the bouillon on the shoulder boards. So, what we have here is a uniform that certain dealers here and in Europe would sell as real (unfortunately!). They would probably distress it a bit and ‘surprise’ they have a genuine Major General’s outfit. The handwork on this uniform is incredible; one would think that the Whermacht clothing regulation inspector was soon to knock on the door -- it is that perfect! The tunic also has an 8 ribbon medal bar with the following medals represented:

1. Iron Cross WWI with 1939 spange
2. Russian Front medal
3. Iron Cross WWI with Royal citation
4.WWI participation medal with swords and wound badge
5& 6 Long service awards for the army
7.Austrian Anschluss medal
8.1936 Olympic participation medal

The trousers are the riding breeches style and there is even a set of braces (suspenders) that look to be period. Inside the tunic is the traditional slot for the hanger of the dress dagger. The collar tabs and shoulder boards are wonderfully created, may even be ‘real’. The eagle is fine both on the hat and tunic but had to be purchased from Asian sources since they cannot be made in the ‘New’ Germany.  Inside the tunic is a pocket and here is found a tag that would identify the general who owned the uniform. The tag is labeled Holtors, this in the era was the ultimate maker for the finest uniforms made for Wehrmacht and political figures of high rank. Hitler, Goring, Himmler, Heydrich and practically the whole army, navy, and Air force officials were Holters uniforms. He was the most prestigious of all the garment makers in the Third Reich. No other could easily compare. The cap is a thing of beauty as well with that jaunty look that only the German headgear had. The label inside is from G.A. Hoffmann another famous maker whose headgear was well known to be perfection personified! Their firm was in Berlin. So, collectors, if you don’t think you want to or are unable to lay out over $8,000.00 for an original general’s outfit, this is at least a good second choice. Just imagine it on a mannequin in your collection room. Its brilliance is phenomenal and the price affordable. But, do remember this is as close as it gets to the real McCoy and probably it is even better made than some of the originals. We can’t say enough in praise for this magnificent ensemble.

PRICE: $2,900.00   Ultra Reasonable!