WW2 German Afrika Korps Panzer uniform.

[@chandlerM1999]

My great grandfather was a German Afrika Korps soldier from 1941-1942. Wish he was alive to see this, he would’ve loved it.

[@kennethreese4659]

@@chandlerM1999 that's awesome. I would have loved to heard his stories.

[@cannabislife1688]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been curious about the German Afrika Korps since playing the game Hell Let Loose. This is awesome man

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@lloydgoldston3620]

M is for Munich and the date is 42. They were then taken by this officer who had them tailored by a French shop to add the metal buttons, zippers to the calves and were adjusted for fit. Beautiful set. The tunic is a tailored tunic done in the correct 2nd model style without the pocket pleats you see on the 1st model feldbluse. Superb example. Zero issues with this set.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@davidwatts8166]

Tunic displays good in that box & the belt matches the tunic perfectly.. you got a good eye for this stuff

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@Ko.Wi.]

Awesome Tunic! What surprises me, is that the shoulderboards are not for Panzer Regiment 33 but Panzerjägerabteilung 33. The P didnt signal Panzer but Panzerjäger. The difference is that panzerjäger had towed anti tank guns. The 2nd Company of this battalion was equipped with marder 2 self propelled anti tank guns, which would explain the configuration of the uniform!

[@kennethreese4659]

Thanks for the information.

[@davidhamilton91]

Kenneth a real nice addition to your great collection. You know your stuff, that's why I watch every video I have learnt a lot, keep the videos coming.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@Blitz1944]

Hi Kenneth nice addition to the collection. I would say the tunic was made by the company tailor, it was very common for Officers and Nco's to have these sort of tunics made, this would also explain why there is no private purchase tailors label. Also I like your homemade shadow box 👍👍

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@HeavyDragoon]

I think there was a reconnaissance unit that wore a Swedleter Adler (Swedish Eagle)on their caps between the cockade and the eagle known as a Tradition Adler. I think there was only several other units allowed this honour also. I too believe it was Aufsrung 33 so could indeed be that unit that fought in North Africa...however due to being a former cavalry unit (as well as becoming a recon unit) they assumed a yellow waffenfarbe instead of the panzer pink....but knowing how some regulations were ignored or this officer could have come from a panzer unit (being that it is agreed this is a private purchase item) Lovely piece and looks great in your collection. So long as you are happy with it..forget the "naysayers" enjoy and thank you so much for sharing

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@paulcollis7651]

The snaps are for attaching the tropical mesh underpants. Great uniform. I know that there is a comment about that unit not serving in Africa, or balkans but some officers were transfered to other units on a temporary basis and kept their old unit badges. It looks a private purchase tunic from the internal markings possibly french? Wasn't there a panzer unit that was originally in North Africa that served in France after? 21st panzer who are seen in tropical uniforms?

[@kennethreese4659]

Thanks for the info.

[@Nick_B_Bad]

Nice! I love collecting the tropical items when I come across any for sale.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you, yes the tropical stuff is cool.

[@josephhauad8673]

Congratulations on the tunic really nice.. thanks

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@donaldfischer1428]

That breast eagle is not original to that tunic. Would be interesting to see the inside if the stictching went through.

[@JosephRivera-g7j]

I have that but I didn't know what it is thank you for this informational video

[@history_lives6749]

Interesting tunic but not Afrikakorps. That model tunic was introduced too late to see service in North Africa, and this one is a LATE one (44 or 45). I hope it's not a humped up one, which my senses tell me is pretty likely. Panzer-Rgt 33 wasn't even in Africa and everything looks like it was added yesterday, which is understandable for a late-war, unissued tunic like this. Back in the day collectors harvested the tropical breast eagle and tabs because they were more desirable than these late tropical tunics, so in recent times unscrupulous dealers have sewn officer insignia on to replace the expensive (missing) tropical insignia.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you. I know it's not a humped up one as you say. It's been in this museum since the 60's. Possible used in Italy in 44 or 45. Appreciate your input.

[@history_lives6749]

Thank for the reply. Don't forget that 1965 was 20 years after WW2 and the collecting craze was on. Fakes and humped up items were in no short supply. Just sit down and look at those skulls on the lapel and get real close and ask "do these look like they have been on here for 78 years? Do I see where they have marked the fabric from almost 100 years of being stuck together OR do I lift the skull and see nothing?" I bet you see nothing to indicate those things have been mated for almost 100 years. It's an unissued tunic with worn boards? Does that compute? Just take a hard look at it. PS: Panzer-Rgt 33 wasn't in Italy either or any tropical areas. @@kennethreese4659

[@kennethreese4659]

@@history_lives6749 appreciate your input. Thanks

[@timothydownum4689]

I had a similar one in the 70s cut in the m43 style it had its breast eagle removed. Came out of Italy by a,local 88 div blue devils vet. Its a nice looking tunic and I like your display idea!

[@OldCracka]

​@@history_lives6749So tell us where it's from smart ass 🤓

[@antdte.5523]

Magnífico ejemplo tropical. enhorabuena. Gracias por compartir.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@Historyalive1900]

Nice tunic! Do you maybe have link to the mannequin?

[@kennethreese4659]

@@Historyalive1900 thank you. Got the torso off Amazon.

[@Harleyrider2010]

Very nice collection

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@lorenzorequena4240]

Excelente uniforme del A,Korps,la primera vez que he visto un uniforme en óptimas condiciones ,Enhorabuena por esta última compra Saludos desde España

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@herefordshireregimentalmus8771]

Wonderful items and a great addition to your collection. Steel loop on the outside of the trousers is for a pocket watch. The non detachable insignia makes me think it’s for best / walking out wear. No award loops?

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@rickw1126]

Very nice Panzerjager (tank hunter) tunic Kenneth very great score!!

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow very Impressive collection. Puts mine to shame. Love it

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@budgreen5463]

Thanks for sharing

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Medico2023-m7l]

Beautiful

[@kennethreese4659]

@@Medico2023-m7l thank you.

[@johnwoodcock3208]

How many people have seen the DAK LAH tunic with the yoke across the shoulders?

[@guaporeturns9472]

Pretty cool

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@christopherlittle4725]

AMAZING COLLECTION!!!

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@joeschulz7997]

The M42 stamping in the pants, I believe, is a depot Munich. 42 is the year. The tunic has a Navy/luftwaffe look and possibly manufactured in a conquered county like France for the Germans (which is not uncommon). I also believe its a converted EM tunic to officers tunic with that type lining material and the later style tunic due to the non-pleat pockets. Cool tunic, it looks great in your new show case.👍🏻

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@history_lives6749]

It's an unissued army tunic, stripped of the valuable tropical insignia and then humped up to look like a panzer officer tunic. Not authentic at all. If Ken is happy with this display, then great but I hope he paid an appropriate price for a put-together tunic. A poorly researched one at that.

[@dannyk1351]

Incredible! What about the pants? Get a torso with legs!:)

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you. I'm limited with space right now.

[@pjs0609]

That is definitely not an Afrika Korps breast eagle; the whole thing looks off.

[@Spitsz01]

Custom job for pants.

[@budgreen5463]

Very nice uniform. Great score.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@paulcollis7651]

Actually, this could be from 33 panzerjager battalion which served in Africa and Italy as part of 15th panzer division

[@history_lives6749]

That is true, those are panzerjager cyphers, but it feels like a put-together to me. As long as he likes the display it is what it is.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@Ryanboy2020]

Interesting Hauptman Panzer Tunic. I have never seen a Panzer insignia applied to the lapel like that. Is this from Chris at the Gettysburg Museum?

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you. No this was from the Battle field military museum.

[@Ryanboy2020]

@@kennethreese4659 Oh ok. Great. I definitely think you got a private tailored tunic. I'm surprised that there was no name inscribed inside the tunic. By the way, I love the shadow box you made for the tunic. 👍

[@kennethreese4659]

@@Ryanboy2020 thanks again.

[@Spitsz01]

Loop for pocket watch.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@SuperOrbiter-g8k]

Wow, imagine wearing that thick trouser in the heat of the Sahara desert! Sweat like a pig, all bad sorts of bugs inside the sand, frozen cold in night incl. bug attacks , fully in light from the moon an stars..! Infested terrain with all sorts of mines ! That was a real tuff job to handle!

[@kennethreese4659]

Certainly was.

[@Spitsz01]

Nice pink pipping.

[@kennethreese4659]

Thanks

[@michaelvalentine4867]

Then if you bother to look at war time photos will see bullion eagles on tropical tunics panzer skull pinned through lapel is what they did looks like a rare 1944 smooth cotton one made in France 🇫🇷 that would explain the bullion bird from Taylor's shop

[@EdWhite-i3i]

That's a beauty..find another one 👍

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@anthonyclaus2843]

nice one

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.

[@JB-rt4mx]

Suspenders.😁

[@NeiyMaritz]

KZbinrs: Censoring the swastika This guy: Yeah I have many swastikas, do you want to see them?

[@mikei759]

So badassed

[@kennethreese4659]

Thank you.