KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT of KAPITÄN SOMMERFELD
Price: $1650
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DESCRIPTION: Named & dated to Korvettenkapitän M.A. der Reserve Werner Sommerfeld, 1937 on the interior pockets tailors label; This frock coat is in superb condition with the highest quality insignia we’ve seen. The Breast eagle is unparalleled in quality as are the Artillerie-Battery devices, removable shoulder boards, rank stripes and gilt buttons front & back; loops for both a ribbon/medal bar & badges; A favorite of high ranking officers this double breasted high quality gabardine blue wool uniform has a tunic fit with pocketless skirt below. The frock coat was worn as’ Full Dress’ with the easy removal of the standard shoulder boards and replacement with the full dress epaulettes, officers aiguillette & brocade belt. well documented as shown below with Kapitän Werner Sommerfeld’s military history; an investment quality piece in superb high-condition; $1995.
BACKGROUND: Korvettenkapitän M.A. der Reserve Werner Sommerfeld was the last commander of Marine Artllerie Abteilung 533 with 5 batteries in the area of Pillau (East Prussia). His entire wartime commands were:
Marine-Flak-Abt 253, 233 & 231 Aug 1939 to Jun 1940
Battr.Chef Marine-Flak-Abt 702 Jun 1940 to Oct 1941
Kdr Marine-Artillerie-Abt 503 Dec 1941 to Jan 1943
- Vfg MOKNorwegen Feb 1943 to Mar 1943
Kdr MAA 280 Mar 1943 to Apr 1943
Stabsoffz,b,Stabe Stab Seekomdt Nordholland Apr 1943 to Aug 1943
2.Asto Stab Admiral Agäis Aug 1943 to Oct 1943
2.Asto Stab A.S.M Nov 1943 to Jan 1944
Kdr MAA 629 Jan 1944 to Jul 1944
Hafenkomdt Pola Sep 1944 to Mar 1945
Kdr MAA 533 Mar 1945 to Surrender
