Dave Cameron
Posted 06 November 2003 16:59
As suggested by another member, I’m going to start branch specific uniform threads. It seems that great uniforms are scattered across are 6,750 postings on 18 pages and to cover all branches on a single thread could be cumbersome. It is a mutual feeling that this consolidation of branch specific uniforms into one thread will perhaps provide

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Posted 14 November 2003 18:12
Taylor tag

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Posted 14 November 2003 18:14
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Posted 15 November 2003 17:50
Here is my NCOs Tunic

Gary8
Posted 15 November 2003 17:53
collar

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Posted 15 November 2003 17:55
board

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Posted 15 November 2003 17:58
eagle

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Posted 15 November 2003 18:02
back

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Posted 15 November 2003 18:36
One I let go earlier this year

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Posted 15 November 2003 18:40
another view

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Posted 15 November 2003 18:45
closer

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Posted 15 November 2003 18:57
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Posted 15 November 2003 19:03
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ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:05
The Knötel uniform plate for a Gendarmerie-Skilaufer with brown accouterments and Rucksack. This is the Gend Ski tunic with the interior drawstring waist that was discussed on the forum earlier.

"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:20
This is the Model 1942 Gendarmerie Feldbluse worn on active service. The simplified collar and cuffs are the same police green color as the tunic body and it has an interior first aid pocket and removable belt hooks. The breast pockets are pleated and the hip pockets are plain on this tunic. While this is the regulation police

Ernst H


Posted 17 November 2003 15:24
George,
the tunic with the drawstring that was discussed earlier was in fact a Bergrock and not a Skirock.
The difference was sew-inn shoulderboards (Bergrock) versus slip-on shoulderboards (Skirock)

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:30
Gendarmerie Wachtmeister sewn in shoulder board. Typically, these shoulder boards are removable on the Feldbluse.

"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:35
Machine sewn Gendarmerie collar tabs. Notice these particular tabs do not have the aluminum edge piping. Some Feldbluse collar tabs will be seen that have aluminum edge piping, some will not have edge piping, and some will have no backing with the Litzen sewn directly to the collar.

"You can't please everyone, so you've

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:38
Gendarmerie sleeve eagle in orange embroidery. There is a repaired tear at the eagle's head that gives it a somewhat mis-shapen appearance.

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:44
Gendarmerie Feldbluse back showing the one piece panel construction. The back has sewn in darts at the waist and a central vent in the tail. The cuffs have functional wooden buttons and are adjustable.

"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 15:53
Gendarmerie equipment consisting of a Rucksack and bread bag with shoulder strap. The Rucksack is property marked to the Württ. Polizei and the bread bag is dated 1938.

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 16:16
Ernst,

I believe it was the Bergrock under discussion earlier. My error. Removable shoulder boards were indeed called out in regulations for the Skirock. But, like the Gendarmerie Feldbluse above, some field blouses (also with regulations calling for removable boards) will be found with sewn in boards for some reason. This particular blouse appears to be early manufacture with a shiny brown lining instead of dull cotton and collar tabs with orange backing. It is not unexpected to find such uniforms that are not quite regulation in every detail in my experience.

George

Ernst H


Posted 17 November 2003 16:26
George,

Very nice setup you have here

you are of course correct that personal adjustments did happen. Is there any evidence on/in the shoulder of your tunic to suggest that the owner did the sew-in adjustment himself?

If I am correct your Feldbluse is the Second model.
The first model did have the pleats in the lower pockets. I believe the pleats where abolished for economical reasons but where in fact part of the original order.

Ernst
GDC-Silver#0316

ORPO

Posted 17 November 2003 22:38
Ernst,

I did not know, or probably don't remember, the original order for the Pol Feldbluse called for pleated lower pockets. Do you know when this change occurred? I have misplaced my copy of the original order and drawing for the Feldbluse. At least I cannot find it right now.

It is entirely possible that the Gendarm had the sew-in tunic boards installed, but I can see no evidence of straps for removable boards. I have a couple of similar field blouses made with sew-in boards in this manner. After examining them, I can see no removed shoulder board loops on them either.

George

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patrick
Posted 18 November 2003 07:48
sorry for the delay,

here is my Bergrock. It needs a good cleaning.

pat

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patrick
Posted 18 November 2003 07:48
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