Sport Uniforms In Wear

[coburg22]

Silke,

Thank you for posting the photo of Heydrich wearing his cape. I have never seen a photo before showing the SS runes on a cape.

Best,

James

[Silke]

You´re welcome, James.
I don´t know how common it was to have the SS enblem on sport capes. The authors of the book Third Reich Cloth Insignia mention that, besides sport vests and shirts, fencing jackets and driving overalls frequently carried the motif of the wearer´s branch of service.
Here´s an example of the SS racing driver Manstein wearing an overall with a 100mm wide circular cloth badge. Source: Third Reich Cloth Insignia by Brian L. Davis and Ian Westwell, p. 69 (2003).
Best regards,

Silke

[curiousrommel]

Hi all,
I found this feature, regarding sports wear very interesting, One does come by these type of sports vests for sale. In actual fact, i have a HJ sports vest. The problem, as always is what is genuine or fake. Anyone can use a common vest and stick an insignia on it. My question is, how can one know for sure what he is buying if it is fake or real? What should one look for? O have come across a Police sports vest, like the one in SILKE photo, but again, how can I know?? Thanks

[sylvieK4]

Here is another photo. It is wrinkled and worn with age, but shows a few SS and Polizei
sport uniforms in wear:


(online auction)

[sylvieK4]

My question is, how can one know for sure what he is buying if it is fake or real?
What should one look for?

Apart from blacklighting the piece, some good research into the design details and period material
are obviously a help. I know there are a few reference books that show at least some original sport
insignia patterns, but of those I have seen, the authors did not go into details about them except to caption
the pictures.

Perhaps more members of the forum who own authentic patches or other period items, could
post photos and/or further commentary about the original designs - to help us to identify unique characteristics
that distinguish them from the modern knock-offs/ fakes.

[sylvieK4]

Two more:

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(Both photos from online auctions.)

[FRANCY RITTER]

My little contribution to this very interesting thread .
From ebay exp.auction


Kriegsmarine's sport uniforms - ...

[sylvieK4]

Another LW sport shirt in wear:

(online auction)

[StigRoadie]

[FRANCY RITTER]

R.A.D ...from ebay online auction .

[sylvieK4]

(online auction)

[FRANCY RITTER]

Nice photo Silvye..
Luftwaffe's Hockey team .
From (but not 100% sure) ebay exp.auction

[sylvieK4]

What sport shirts are these? Early Heer?

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2.

(online auction)

[sylvieK4]

I have a quick question about the KM sport shirt. Was the insignia blue in color, or black? I saw a repro online that purported to be KM style and its color was almost a royal blue. Is this accurate? (Also, can anyone identify the sword-and-shield insignia posted above?)

Thanks.

[Heimatschuss]

Hello,

not really part of a sports dresss but a great piece for outdoor activities: the SS tropical helmet! Will get you some attention immediately

Source:
http://einestages.spiegel.de/static/top ... _welt.html

Best regards
Torsten