Manu Della Valle Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 This kind of smock is commonly referred to as "Feldivision Smock" but in fact it was used by both the Jaegers of the FDs and the FJ....and by many a Heer soldier,too! It's beautiful,comes from Northern France,had a lot of tobacco in his pockets and comes with that sort of patina that I love!It's used but definitely not abused! Hope you'll enjoy! Cheers Manu 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Nobody interested in this old rag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Karno's Army Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 It's nice to see an original one !, what a fantastic collection you have @Manu Della Valle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks Ham!I "bumped" it because I think it could be of interest to spot a few details!German Militaria collecting is all about details! Cheers Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Manu, I did not see your super ground smock before now and I don't know much about them, but I can tell it is original just looking at the detail and construction work. Is anything known about that particular RB number, as I am wondering what factory made your ground smock? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Hi DAK, you can bet your left,right and middle legs that it's original...they don't come better than this!Well,maybe an unissued one but this one has seen action...in Northern France! No,unfortunaley I cannot tell you anything about the RB,but I think I know who you're thinking about! Edited March 13, 2016 by Manu Della Valle Bl@@dy typos...what else? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Manu, Yes they don't come better than your example in my opinion Yes I believe we are thinking it is the same company. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaulR Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 What a great find. These are not common at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 @PaulR...thank you mate!They're very rare allright, especially in these conditions! Cheers Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD33 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 that's a beautiful piece! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thank you @OD33! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD33 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 does anyone know how effective the splinter pattern was in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 @Manu Della Valle now were talking an exceptional smock IMHO and it would be extremely hard to upgrade on this example with just the right amount of wear and fading showing. The bottom portion of the smock and the cuffs slightly show a tad more fading and wear which would be indicative to a field worn example ... Regards Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Thank you very much for appreciating that @Mark K! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) I love the fabric that were used in there construction the Herring bone twill is an intresting textile and... imo...an early form of ripstop type of fabric I do believe that this particular pattern was more so used and adopted by the Wehrmacht and is refered to as the Heeres Splittermuster 41...but there are known examples of FJ smocks that were produced with this same textile as it was adopted by the Luftwaffe as well. Regards Mark Edited April 19, 2016 by Mark K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahrtal Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I love it! Again, I did have one, also, but with the camo epaulets. Had to sell it to support my son's college----he turned out a "social democrat" and I couldn't get my investment in his "education" back! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 27 minutes ago, ahrtal said: I love it! Again, I did have one, also, but with the camo epaulets. Had to sell it to support my son's college----he turned out a "social democrat" and I couldn't get my investment in his "education" back! Steve CAMO BOARDS????????? You lucky fella! I'm sorry you had to part with it but I deffo love your sense of humour! Cheers Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahrtal Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I tried to trade my G33/40 for it, but the guy won't trade it back. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Della Valle Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 I wouldn't either even if,truth be told, I'd use a MATCHING G33/40 for one of my GJ mannequins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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