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A GERMAN WEHRMACHT ARMY OBERLEUTNANT DRESS TUNIC AND VISOR CAP - A German Wehrmacht Heer (Army) officer’s parade or dress tunic and visor cap, used during World War II, likely by a Leutnant or Oberleutnant (2nd or 1st Lieutenant) based on the insignia. Tunic (Waffenrock) is field-gray wool with a dark green (bottle green) collar and cuffs. Collar tabs are silver/aluminum tresse over dark green, denoting officer rank. Shoulder boards with silver braid over green underlay indicating a junior officer. Breast eagle is a silver bullion thread on a green background, standard for army officers. Cuff insignia is a silver braid and buttons, a distinctive parade style element. Buttons are silvered pebbled buttons, regulation Wehrmacht type. Tailored waist with high-quality stitchwork; a private-purchase officer piece. Cap (Schirmmütze): the visor cap with officer-quality aluminum bullion insignia eagle and wreath/cockade above a dark green band. Chin cord in silver/aluminum indicating officer status. Interior marked: Schellenberg, DELMENHORST, Wildeshauserstr. 86 is a known period maker. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: Jacket Length: Approx. 32 in., (81.3 cm.) Condition: The tunic appears very well-preserved, with minimal moth damage or wear visible in the images. The visor cap shows light staining and use on the interior, typical for authentic period wear.