Germany, Heer. A Panzer Protective Overall, 8Th Panzer Regiment, By Otto Knoll Auction A First War Mark II

A First War Mark II 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion"

Period-mounted by SPINK & SONS LTD with swing bar pinback

The Battle of the Somme finally ended on November 18th with the onset of winter

the obverse in the shape of a standard paratrooper badge

in extremely fine condition (for identical type of reverse pin set up on German pilot's badges

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Protective Overall, 8Th Panzer Regiment, By Otto Knoll Auction A First War Mark II(Heer Panzer Schutzanzug). This is a very well preserved Heer Panzer protective overall, constructed of tan coloured drill cloth. It features an integrated collar, the reverse of which bears two bakelite buttons with a removable strap, similarly constructed of drill cloth, for secure closing. Each shoulder features a pebbled magnetic metal button and integrated strap for the accommodation of shoulder boards. The cuffs of both sleeves have integrated