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Lot # WWII-24
A Nazi Party Political Leader’s Uniform
A Senior Command Leader’s Uniform – Appointed by Hitler
The Nazi Party issued distinctive paramilitary uniforms to designate rank structure within the party. This complete Gau-level ‘Gauleitung’ (Command Leader’s)
uniform is complete with its cap, tunic, breeches and boots. This would have been worn by a Party member who was subordinate only to Hitler himself and his
direct Party designees. This was worn by the second level Party command and formed the basis of departmental command structure. Hitler would have personally
appointed the wearer who was essentially the Party’s local governor and Propoganda Leader.
In excellent condition, the tunic is crafted from light brown wool and has four national eagle over swastika buttons down the front. The Senior Command insignia
on each collar includes the eagle and swastika above two laurel branches. The left coat sleeve has the red, white and black swastika arm band appropriate to this
rank. The riding form breeches are of the same light brown wool and would tuck into the brown high riding boots included with this uniform. The cap has red piping
and is made of light brown wool. At the front is a high stiff crown with the national eagle over a swastika button on a red embroidered disc surrounded by gold
embroidered laurel leaves. This is an extremely rare uniform worn by a powerful leader in the Party infrastructure. $5,500
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