Waffen-SS Motorcyclist's Protective Coat
Waffen-SS Motorcyclist's Protective Coat (Kradmeldermantel). Motorcyclist’s/Dispatch riders were outfitted with special protective clothing that included the motorcyclist's protective coat or called 'Kradmantel'. The coat is constructed from rubberized cloth, it has a single metal hook and eye at the neckline. The shoulder-board loops and buttons are present. The coat comes together with an original pair of slip-on type Waffen-SS 'Kradmelder' shoulder straps as intended for an 'SS-Unterscharführer der Feldgendarmerie'. The coat is nicely maker marked and a size label is sewn inside the neck. The greatcoat is in worn condition with normal traces of usage, there is some staining and some small damages and cracks as usual with these coats. There is one larger tear on the back of one of the sleeves, see photos. It is overall in good used condition, these specific motorcyclist's protective coats are very hard to find. Rare original SS 'Kradmantel' in good used condition!
This Motorcyclist's Protective Coat originates from the collection of the recently closed Eyewitness Museum and was in display in the diorama in the last picture!
