07-07-2008, 03:06 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-07-2008, 03:09 AM by Jeffrey Meffert.)
Going to throw myself upon the mercy of the forum here. Over the last few years I've periodically stared at this kitel trying to figure out if it is legit or put together. The easy answer to why I can't find this in any books may be because it doesn't belong in any. On the other hand, just because folks haven't seen one before, doesn't mean it can't be real. Would love to see opinions either way.
For your consideration: a M43 kitel in blue (militia, navy?), with 1954 dated standard H&S buttons (not navy). It is piped in a deep blue at cuffs and collar (same color as NKVD and pre-47 militia? not navy). Epaulets are also piped in the same NKVD sort of blue but are gold background (not silver of militia or wartime legal. nkvd or navy?) with gold stars. Gold, blue piped cuff spools are professionally attached. Ribbons are two separate pin backed bars but appropriately sequenced for Kutuzov 3rd class, victory germany, bravery medal, partisan 2nd class and liberation prague. There is a hole in the middle of the right pocket flap which looks like it held an order with a full size screwplate, not a smaller guards or graduation badge. I'd love to make the case for a shady but heroic wartime character who settled down after the war to prosecute left over fascists but I've always had an active sense of imagination.
For your consideration: a M43 kitel in blue (militia, navy?), with 1954 dated standard H&S buttons (not navy). It is piped in a deep blue at cuffs and collar (same color as NKVD and pre-47 militia? not navy). Epaulets are also piped in the same NKVD sort of blue but are gold background (not silver of militia or wartime legal. nkvd or navy?) with gold stars. Gold, blue piped cuff spools are professionally attached. Ribbons are two separate pin backed bars but appropriately sequenced for Kutuzov 3rd class, victory germany, bravery medal, partisan 2nd class and liberation prague. There is a hole in the middle of the right pocket flap which looks like it held an order with a full size screwplate, not a smaller guards or graduation badge. I'd love to make the case for a shady but heroic wartime character who settled down after the war to prosecute left over fascists but I've always had an active sense of imagination.
