Dutch 'Wachtman' Tunic
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Dutch 'Wachtman' Tunic. Modified and dyed pre-war Dutch combat tunic as intended for Dutch volunteers serving as 'Wachtman' in German service. The tunic has been modified to a German-style 4-pocket tunic. There is a seven-button front closure, the buttons are fieldgrey finished, pebbled metal examples. The collar-tabs are nicely machine-sewn to the collar, the breast-eagle has been replaced once. There are some small moth damages and normal traces of usage. The tunic is nicely marked and dated with Dutch pre-war markings 'MA 1917' and the tunic is size '2W' marked. The poster shows this style of tunic in wear, the poster is not for sale. Scarce original jacket in good used condition, not often offered for sale!