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Hauptmann’s Tunic of the 17th Infantry Regiment
Hauptmann’s tunic of the 17th Infantry Regiment of the Wehrmacht
Original Wehrmacht officer’s tunic of a Hauptmann (Captain) from the 17th Infantry Regiment, made of high-quality merino diagonal fabric. The tunic is in mint condition, with minimal signs of wear. The shoulder boards feature metallic insignia "17", confirming affiliation with the 17th Infantry Regiment.
This type of tunic, known as Feldbluse mit Vorstößen, was introduced on January 12, 1937 (Vfg. v. 12.1.1937, HV 37, Nr. 920) for Wehrmacht officers. It was permitted for wear in all situations except for formal ceremonies and parade uniform requirements.
The tunic features two broad piping strips in the branch color, running along the front and cuffs. In 1941, regulations changed, increasing the number of buttons on the piping from five to six (Vfg. v. 26.5.1941).
Size approximately 50-52 (EU), suitable for a larger physique.
Equivalent sizes:
- UK/US: 40R-42R
- FR: 50-52
- IT: 50-52
Combat history of the 17th Infantry Regiment of the Wehrmacht
The 17th Infantry Regiment (Infanterie-Regiment 17) was formed on January 1, 1921, as part of the creation of the 100,000-man Reichswehr army. The regiment was garrisoned in Braunschweig, with battalions stationed in Göttingen, Goslar, and Celle.
On October 1, 1934, it was renamed Infanterie-Regiment Braunschweig, and on October 15, 1935, it received its final designation as Infanterie-Regiment 17, joining the 31st Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht.
Operational engagements
- Polish Campaign (1939) – combat operations in Poland
- French Campaign (1940) – breakthrough of French defenses
- Eastern Front (1941–1942) – invasion of the USSR, battles around Smolensk
- Battles of 1942–1943 – heavy losses led to the disbandment of the II Battalion
- October 15, 1942 – the regiment was renamed Grenadier-Regiment 17
Grenadier-Regiment 17
On October 15, 1942, the regiment was renamed Grenadier-Regiment 17 and remained part of the 31st Infantry Division. On June 11, 1943, the III Battalion was transformed into a Jäger-Bataillon. In June 1944, the regiment was completely destroyed on the Eastern Front during battles under Army Group Center.
Regiment reformation (1944)
On July 21, 1944, the regiment was reformed near Hildesheim by renaming Grenadier-Regiment 1111 and was assigned to the 31st Grenadier Division. On August 3, 1944, the II Battalion was again transformed into a III Jäger-Bataillon. By the end of 1944, the regiment was incorporated into the 31st Volksgrenadier Division.
Regiment commanders
- Oberst Hans von Brandenstein (1921)
- Generalmajor Georg von Apell (1933–1936)
- Oberst Rolf Detmering (1936–1938)
- Oberst Gerhard Berthold (1939–1941)
- Oberst Hans-Joachim von Stolzmann (1941–1942)
- Oberst Wolfgang Müller (1942 – until the regiment’s reorganization into a Grenadier unit)
This tunic belonged to an officer of the regiment who participated in Wehrmacht campaigns, including the Eastern Front, and possibly the French and Polish campaigns.
Description
Hauptmann’s tunic of the 17th Infantry Regiment of the Wehrmacht
Original Wehrmacht officer’s tunic of a Hauptmann (Captain) from the 17th Infantry Regiment, made of high-quality merino diagonal fabric. The tunic is in mint condition, with minimal signs of wear. The shoulder boards feature metallic insignia "17", confirming affiliation with the 17th Infantry Regiment.
This type of tunic, known as Feldbluse mit Vorstößen, was introduced on January 12, 1937 (Vfg. v. 12.1.1937, HV 37, Nr. 920) for Wehrmacht officers. It was permitted for wear in all situations except for formal ceremonies and parade uniform requirements.
The tunic features two broad piping strips in the branch color, running along the front and cuffs. In 1941, regulations changed, increasing the number of buttons on the piping from five to six (Vfg. v. 26.5.1941).
Size approximately 50-52 (EU), suitable for a larger physique.
Equivalent sizes:
- UK/US: 40R-42R
- FR: 50-52
- IT: 50-52
Combat history of the 17th Infantry Regiment of the Wehrmacht
The 17th Infantry Regiment (Infanterie-Regiment 17) was formed on January 1, 1921, as part of the creation of the 100,000-man Reichswehr army. The regiment was garrisoned in Braunschweig, with battalions stationed in Göttingen, Goslar, and Celle.
On October 1, 1934, it was renamed Infanterie-Regiment Braunschweig, and on October 15, 1935, it received its final designation as Infanterie-Regiment 17, joining the 31st Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht.
Operational engagements
- Polish Campaign (1939) – combat operations in Poland
- French Campaign (1940) – breakthrough of French defenses
- Eastern Front (1941–1942) – invasion of the USSR, battles around Smolensk
- Battles of 1942–1943 – heavy losses led to the disbandment of the II Battalion
- October 15, 1942 – the regiment was renamed Grenadier-Regiment 17
Grenadier-Regiment 17
On October 15, 1942, the regiment was renamed Grenadier-Regiment 17 and remained part of the 31st Infantry Division. On June 11, 1943, the III Battalion was transformed into a Jäger-Bataillon. In June 1944, the regiment was completely destroyed on the Eastern Front during battles under Army Group Center.
Regiment reformation (1944)
On July 21, 1944, the regiment was reformed near Hildesheim by renaming Grenadier-Regiment 1111 and was assigned to the 31st Grenadier Division. On August 3, 1944, the II Battalion was again transformed into a III Jäger-Bataillon. By the end of 1944, the regiment was incorporated into the 31st Volksgrenadier Division.
Regiment commanders
- Oberst Hans von Brandenstein (1921)
- Generalmajor Georg von Apell (1933–1936)
- Oberst Rolf Detmering (1936–1938)
- Oberst Gerhard Berthold (1939–1941)
- Oberst Hans-Joachim von Stolzmann (1941–1942)
- Oberst Wolfgang Müller (1942 – until the regiment’s reorganization into a Grenadier unit)
This tunic belonged to an officer of the regiment who participated in Wehrmacht campaigns, including the Eastern Front, and possibly the French and Polish campaigns.
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