Model 1936 Field Tunic (Feldbluse neuer Art): Field-grey gabardine wool, all buttons present, hand-embroidered metallic bullion breast eagle hand-sewn, hand-embroidered metallic bullion collar tabs hand-sewn, sewn-in shoulder boards with numeral “10”, button placket piped in red with swallow's nests with silver braid on high-red cloth backing. On the left breast buttonhole sewn in the ribbon of the Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class and loops with attached Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4 Years and Medal Commemorating March 13, 1938.
Interior with lining and side slit for wearing the saber. Measurements: shoulder width approx. 40 cm, outer sleeve length approx. 64 cm, total length approx. 67 cm.
Long Trousers: Made of stone-grey gabardine, all buttons present, red piping on sides. Measurements: waist circumference approx. 86 cm, total length approx. 111 cm. Stained.
Belt buckle made of aluminum with clipped-on medallion, on damaged black patent leather belt with grey lining, total length approx. 97 cm.
Visor Cap: Saddle form, field-grey cloth, complete with eagle and oak leaf wreath made of aluminum. Interior with sweatband, silk lining and celluloid diamond with imprint “Stirndruckfrei Deutsches Reichspatent”. Under the sweatband the size marking “54”. Minor moth damage, the stitching of the sweatband has partially come loose.
Model 1889 Infantry Saber (Einheitssäbel): Slightly curved blade, approx. 1.9 cm wide and 77.5 cm long, front side marked with manufacturer “W.K.C.”. Nickel-plated iron hilt with black lacquered grip and wire wrapping, partially loose in places, black lacquered steel scabbard with one movable suspension ring, the scabbard shows a small dent in the upper area.
Oil painting portrait of the soldier: Measurements approx. 33 x 40.5 cm, painted on linen and nailed to wood.
Included the Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class with iron core and a pair of swallow's nests with silver braid on high-red cloth backing. Condition 2.

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€ 4.500,00

Wehrmacht Heer Estate of a Senior Sergeant (Oberfeldwebel) and Musician in Artillery Regiment 10

This estate of an Oberfeldwebel (Senior Sergeant) and musician in Artillery Regiment 10 of the Wehrmacht represents a fascinating testimony to the military uniform culture and organization of the Third Reich. The assemblage of field tunic, trousers, peaked cap, saber, and decorations provides comprehensive insight into the career of a non-commissioned officer with long service.

Artillery Regiment 10 had its roots in the tradition of German artillery and was part of the 10th Infantry Division, which was established in Regensburg in 1934. Artillery played a central role in the Wehrmacht, and the regiments were equipped with various guns, from light field howitzers to heavy cannons.

The field tunic of new pattern (Model 1936/1940) displays the characteristic features of a uniform for artillerymen. The red Waffenfarbe (branch color), visible in the piping of the button placket and the trim, was the traditional identifier of artillery in the German army since the 19th century. The hand-embroidered breast eagle in metal thread and hand-embroidered collar patches indicate high-quality manufacture, possibly privately procured, as uniforms were often acquired in better quality than the standard issue.

The Schwalbennester (swallow's nests) with silver braiding on high-red cloth backing are the characteristic insignia of musicians and drum majors. This tradition dates back to the Prussian army and was continued in the Wehrmacht. Musicians had an important function, not only for ceremonial occasions but also for troop morale. They were full soldiers with additional musical duties.

The decorations tell the story of long service. The Medal commemorating March 13, 1938 was awarded for participation in the Anschluss of Austria. The Iron Cross 2nd Class with the 1939 ribbon indicates front-line service in World War II. The Wehrmacht Long Service Award for 4 Years documents at least four years of service, with this decoration being awarded in bronze.

The rank of Oberfeldwebel was the highest non-commissioned officer rank without sword knot and was awarded after appropriate service time and proven performance. The shoulder straps with the inscription “10” clearly identify the regiment. The combination of NCO rank and musician status was typical for regimental bands, where experienced non-commissioned officers often served as music section leaders or staff musicians.

The standard saber for officers and officials with the manufacturer's mark W.K.C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. from Solingen) was the standard weapon for officers and senior non-commissioned officers. W.K.C. was one of Germany's most significant edged weapon manufacturers with a history dating back to the 19th century. The saber served more ceremonial than practical purposes and was part of the parade uniform.

The peaked cap in saddle form corresponds to the standard form introduced for the Wehrmacht from 1938. The aluminum insignia with eagle and oak leaf wreath as well as the cockade were standard equipment. The notation “Stirndruckfrei Deutsches Reichspatent” (pressure-free, German Reich patent) refers to a special construction designed to increase wearing comfort.

The aluminum belt buckle with the motto “Gott mit uns” (God with us) was the standard version for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers of the Army. This tradition originated from the Prussian army and was continued in the Wehrmacht.

The accompanying oil painting is a valuable personal document. Portraits of soldiers in uniform were popular during the war, often made by local artists or commissioned as gifts by family members. They served as mementos and family heirlooms.

The stone-gray gabardine of the trousers with red piping corresponds to the uniform regulations for service coat and walking-out trousers. The slit for wearing the saber in the field tunic shows that it was also worn for ceremonial occasions with side arms.

This estate impressively documents the career of a professional soldier who served as a musician and non-commissioned officer, witnessed several historical events, and proved himself in war. Its preservation as a complete estate makes it a significant contemporary historical document of Wehrmacht history.