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WWII GERMAN PANZER OFFICER TUNIC - The Panzer troops were in charge of operating and maintaining the armored vehicles and tanks of the Whermarcht. This is a German WWII Panzer tunic. Combat style. Officer grade. Of wool construction with four pockets. complete with embroidered green and silver collar tabs. Long sleeves with plastic buttons in the cuff area. The holes around the waist area are employed to secure a belt.

This uniform has a dagger clip on the inside. The uniform would have been worn with a dress hat.






This is the standard metal pebbled face button. Used in this and other types of uniforms. Of aluminum construction. The back of the button has a metal loop which is used to sew the button to the jacket. The back is also marked with the RZM markings as well as the manufacturer's name. Sometimes the date is also stamped in the back.





A cloth army eagle is sewn to the chest area.



One of the breast pockets has several loops. These were employed to secure combat badges and awards such as the iron cross, tank badge, etc.

The shoulder boards have the classical Panzer pink piping. A single pip is also located on each board.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German uniforms. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German uniform worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the uniforms is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German uniforms in the collector's market is illustrated.

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This uniform is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this uniform. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the uniform.



If you have an interest is seeing other uniforms of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Uniforms identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.



PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for WWII German Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Value $800.00 $975.00 $1,100.00 $1,300.00
Availability Rare Rare Rare Rare
Invest Grade A+ A+ A+ A+


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