Manu Della Valle Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) Stunning,STONE MINT(see the ankle laces still tied up!) pair of late-War M43 trousers. This pair is very interesting and unusual and would better be "read" by the most advanced and old collectors to be fully appreciated. The cloth this pair is made of is the feldrgrauer dickerstoff used until 1942 and it's both comfortable and of the highest quality and the tailoring is top notch but that's just about it,in fact a number of shortcuts have been taken before hastily consign these trousers to the Munich Bekleidungsamt;namely the lack of pocket closure buttons,the lack of the internal side loops with snap fasteners (often replaced by closed loops of fabric),no internal horizontal cloth loops on the back inner waist to secure the suspenders straps when not used,some simplified buttonholes and,last but definitely not least,we can assume that that top fly buttonholes were amongst the last steps in making these trousers,since they're different as day and night from the other ones and look identical to the "slits"reinforced with hastily made hand stitchings seen on many period Italian uniforms. All the buttons are metal and made of two halves pressed together and the upper part of the trousers is sewn with black thread.No less than twelve different types of cloth scraps have been used for the lining of these trousers...call that recycling! One of the side adjusting buckle is a later,smaller,cheap and lightweight one ,whereas the other is a beautifully made,sturdy Solide "Prima" as used on trousers made before the War which has most likely been recycled. I think that these Rundbundhose are amongst the most interesting ones you can possibly find! Bottom Line;if you've read so far without falling asleep you're a true collector! Edited October 10, 2018 by Manu Della Valle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Desert Rat Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Many Thanks Manu for showing these images.....Super clothing! Best to you....Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Glad you liked that,Ian!I have forgotten to point out that the pockets lacks their closure buttons! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hello Manu, Thanks for showing us...but I didn't even notice that, shows you what I know about uniforms...Nothing! Best to you....Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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