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Waffen-SS field-grey wrapovers for Self-Propelled Artillery Units, were introduced in December 1942. The units were comparatively small, therefore uniforms and related objects are rare - and coveted.

Waffen-SS Self-Propelled Artillery wrapover jacket for sale. The NCO,field-grey wool wrapover in typical wool cloth, and made with the SS specific vertical opening front. The wrapover with slip-on style, red silk piped epaulettes. Both epaulettes with a full run of silver-aluminium tresse, and single, silver pip. The machine-sewn collar patch insignia  consist of a fine NCO silver-aluminium wire set of Runes, and companion rank patch insignia with two silver pips.

To the left sleeve, a machine-embroidered NCO eagle/swastika is machine sewn into position. Loops present for one award. The SS wrapover with typical half lining in grey herringbone rayon. The buttons to the wrapover- complete and correct. Loops for a single decoration.  

Condition report: The Waffen SS wrapover in overall very good condition, showing some light use around the top of the collar, cuffs etc. Complete with originally-attached insignia. Free from moth or damage. The lining generally clean. Store numbers visible.

Notes: A field-grey wrapover uniform was introduced on 1st September 1941 for Assault Gun Units. In December 1942  regulations were extended to include Self-Propelled Artillery Units.

Additional notes: NCO or Officer tresse was rarely used on these uniforms. See Uniforms, Organisation & History of the Waffen-SS Volume 1 (Bender & Taylor), and Uniforms of the waffen-SS (Beaver) for further information.