Luftwaffe Corps of Engineers General Officer’s Coat
Price: $4950
BUY / RESERVE THIS ITEMDescription: Luftwaffe Corps of Engineers (Leitender Fl. Chefingenieur) general officer’s greatcoat; This is the highest rank of the Luftwaffe Corps of Engineers. This magnificent example features machine sewn matching cellon shoulder boards with a single rank pip affixed to the intertwined gold and silver cords. The matching pink collar tabs are also cellon with the highly detailed gold bullion wreath with a vertical propeller. The lapels present pink facing matching the collar tabs and shoulder boards. The highest quality tricot wool coat was used in the construction of this tailor-made garment. The double-breasted front displays ten gold Overhoff & Cie marked closure buttons. The interior is lined with blue-gray artificial silk. The tailor’s label is sewn onto the interior breast pocket indicating “KARL HENNESCHEN, Plauen”. A dagger hanger strap is sewn to the interior for attachment of the general’s dagger or sword.
