Original German WWII Officer Size 42 Black Leather Greatcoat with Letter of Authenticity Russian Maxim 1910 In 1942 a Recognition School

In 1942 a Recognition School was established by the Navy at Ohio State University where this method of identification was developed

The folded extension is the top flap of the pack that attaches to the outside straps

Major Brett assumed command of the 304th after Patton was injured during the St

The motto “ALLES FüR DEUTSCHLAND” is crisp and has 95% of the darkening in the backgrounds

Original German WWII Officer Size 42 Black Leather Greatcoat with Letter of Authenticity Russian Maxim 1910 In 1942 a Recognition SchoolOriginal Item: Purchased directly from a WW2 US veterans son, this is an extremely rare black (perhaps dark grey) leather overcoat or greatcoat as used by the officers in the German Wehrmacht. It is heavy grade leather with a quilted internal lining, manufactured with excellent quality and offered in very good condition. We believe it was manufactured between1942 and 1944 and has been stored well as it shows very little sign of age. Belt buckles are