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Oberst39 · January 19th, 2006, 17:29

I chose the HBT Summer tunic over the wool as it is a little more uncommon and just that much more unique. In speaking with my Great Uncle whom served in the Waffen SS, he told me that alot of the men in his division prefered this tunic because of its light weight and the heavier wool one often caused the rashes and so on in warmer weather. He did say they were hard to get but most of the men were able to get them. I have tried the wool one as well and we all know how heavy and hot they can get. Also, I found with the grey wool M40 trousers, the HBT tunic looks a little sharper.
Another consideration was that if I ever get into reenacting in the summer months, the HBT would just be a little more comfortable and I would not be unauthentic.

January 19th, 2006, 17:29	#14
Oberst39 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia	I chose the HBT Summer tunic over the wool as it is a little more uncommon and just that much more unique. In speaking with my Great Uncle whom served in the Waffen SS, he told me that alot of the men in his division prefered this tunic because of its light weight and the heavier wool one often caused the rashes and so on in warmer weather. He did say they were hard to get but most of the men were able to get them. I have tried the wool one as well and we all know how heavy and hot they can get. Also, I found with the grey wool M40 trousers, the HBT tunic looks a little sharper. Another consideration was that if I ever get into reenacting in the summer months, the HBT would just be a little more comfortable and I would not be unauthentic. __________________ "A man should remember that he is not born solely for his own sake, but for his country, and for his family."