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By easterneagle87 · Posted
Thanks for the ID. So, I looked them up. Would originals only be in brown? -
By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
Thanks for the better images. Confirmed, as I mentioned in Post #2. Absolutely reproductions. The RZM tag is a dead giveaway. -
By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
Post #1: The first two images show a piece of upper ~ body armor called a "cuirass". This was generally issued to cavalry, who were called "cuirassiers", in plain talk, "one who wears a cuirass". This one is a commonly available reproduction of a French Napoleon I era cuirass likely made during the time of Napoleon III, for ceremonial rather than protective purposes. Looks like it's missing some hardware. The verdigris on the badge indicates it's brass with a high copper content alloy, likely "red brass" in spite of its yellow appearance. The star plate behind it must be made of low ~ grade steel, since it shows the red rust normally associated with ferrous metals and their alloys. Source: https://www.ima-usa.com/products/original-french-napoleonic-first-empire-brass-faced-carabinier-cuirass-set-second-empire-reissue?variant=26168181573 -
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By Ontos · Posted
Thank you. -
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By S.ChrisKelly · Posted
NVA officers' service dress coat. Source: https://www.gomilitar.com/products/original-german-nva-army-dress-jacket-officier-formal-uniform-military-new?variant=47048293908822&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOopVUmnicLffeuzpYiCbyPUHnmzXmpWQX48eYDdjvlm_TetVjWZCQA4&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c -
By Mr. Bushido · Posted
It looks like it was made in East Germany. It's probably an NVA officer's dress jacket. -
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By easterneagle87 · Posted
Found this nice jacket in a thrift store. Cream grayish in color with included tabs. Just a modern jacket? Any branch significance? Tag says, Made in Germany -
By easterneagle87 · Posted
Found this holster in an antiques store today. Long, black. cleaning rod included. There are NO markings on or in it. Looks European, but what country? An ID would be great.
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