Waffen-SS 'Der Fuhrer' Officer White Summer Tunic 

SS-VT / Waffen-SS 'Der Fuhrer' Infantry Untersturmführer tunic. The tunic of the 1938 pattern Allgemeine-SS cut, with  upper pleated pockets, and lower slash pockets. The tunic tailored in the finest white wool trikot material. Insignia consists of collar patch insignia, the unit patch bearing silver-aluminium Runes and a '3' on black wool and with silver-wire piping. The companion rank patch bearing three silver pips on black wool with silver-aluminium edging. 

Epaulettes for the rank of Untersturmführer. Silver braid with white silk piping, and typical black wool bases. Fine-quality SS officer eagle & swastika insignia to the left sleeve, along with a flatwire 'Der Fuhrer Officer grade cufftitle to the french cuff. Loops for one award to the left pocket, and a four medal ribbon bar in place directly above the pocket flap. Interior with a fine grey silk lining, and with tailor-stripes to the sleeves. A full set of silver-aluminium parade aiguillettes in place.

Condition report: The Summer tunic in overall excellent towards near mint condition, free from stains or other damage. Showing just light wear overall. The insignia clean and fresh. The aiguillettes with some oxidation present.

Provenance: Grant Riemers Collection. Acquired for the Riemers Collection in 2008 from the Germany-based Willy Weber Collection.