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Well from what I can see its possibly a well worn German leather greatcoat, a hard to find piece in good condition that invariably has some form of marking on the interior,,, by removing the the pebble buttons ,I,m afraid you have actually removed authenticity and devalued the coat. Personally I would re attach the original buttons using original German thread, these were worn normally by ranking officers, SS and even Gestapo, also Submarine officers, I ,m not 100% sure but the brass studs could be attachment points for a hood, could you check under the rear collar, see if there are any more

http://ww2germanoriginal.net/kriegsmarine-german-navy-ww2-u-boot-boat-jacket-coat-early-rare-brown-original.htm This is just one I found....But I am looking at the cuff leather bands?? with the button on....Looks to me as Kreisgsmarine...If I am wrong some one tell me....!. I think there are quite a few variations on the design of the earlier makes and later ones? Thanks IanB

Hello, Type into Google- Kreigsmarine leather coats/ jackets....there are many images to compare your with. I have had a quick look but it seems (I could be wrong) that the Navy / U- Boats had slanted pockets rather than your straight ones....If you see what I mean? Please let use know how you get on. Best to you....Ian/ Desert Rat

Hello There, How are you keeping? I couldn't get to Wavre as I had to get back to the UK....maybe this year? I hope you are well, and please show us on MCN if you have some good items from your collection Many Thanks & Best Wishes.....Desert Rat/ IanB-UK

Yes Tony.....It is Great Stuff/ Items....I think a lot better than the run of the mill bits we all seem to collect. Always good in a collection to specialise in some items, but to have a selection of them ....even better, Many Thanks for showing us at MCN and ME....! Best to you as always...IanB/UK

@Undinist whats the under side look like were the fittings are? never seen that before. Is the coat marked at all?