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Tunic of an Oberleutnant from the 15th Reconnaissance Battalion of the Wehrmacht
Tunic of an Oberleutnant from the 15th Reconnaissance Battalion of the Wehrmacht (15. Aufklärungs-Abteilung)
This tunic belonged to Otto Ringelstetter is a modified German Waffenrock from an early enlisted pattern, which is confirmed by the unit stamp, indicating official issue, a depot acceptance stamp marked “b32”, and the designation of the 1st Battalion, IR 18 (Infanterie-Regiment 18).
The tunic was altered to officer style with added officer-pattern breast pockets, lining modifications, and a dark-green officer’s collar. The lining bears a size stamp: 48.
The tunic shows significant signs of front-line use, with visible wear. All buttons, collar tabs, eagle, and shoulder boards are original, professionally installed in period workshops on the owner's order.
Please check the owner's trousers
Combat History of the 15th Reconnaissance Battalion (15. Aufklärungs-Abteilung):
The 15th Reconnaissance Battalion was formed in 1939 from units of the disbanded 15th Cavalry Regiment (15. Kavallerie-Regiment), specializing in mobile reconnaissance, combat support, and forward patrol duties.
Key Campaigns:
- Poland (1939): Spearheading breakthroughs and scouting advance routes.
- France (1940): Swift raids through Belgium and France, supporting tank units.
- Operation Barbarossa (1941): Reconnaissance missions in battles at Smolensk and Vyazma.
- Battle of Moscow (1941): Rearguard actions and participation in winter combat.
- Battle of Kursk (1943): Reconnaissance and flanking maneuvers.
- Operation Bagration (1944): Heavy losses during retreat through Belarus and Poland.
- East Prussia (1945): Defensive battles until surrender in May 1945.
This tunic is a rare artifact from a highly mobile and battle-hardened Wehrmacht unit, embodying both the personal history of its owner Otto Ringelstetter, who was KIA in Poland in the early of 1945
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Tunic of an Oberleutnant from the 15th Reconnaissance Battalion of the Wehrmacht (15. Aufklärungs-Abteilung)
This tunic belonged to Otto Ringelstetter is a modified German Waffenrock from an early enlisted pattern, which is confirmed by the unit stamp, indicating official issue, a depot acceptance stamp marked “b32”, and the designation of the 1st Battalion, IR 18 (Infanterie-Regiment 18).
The tunic was altered to officer style with added officer-pattern breast pockets, lining modifications, and a dark-green officer’s collar. The lining bears a size stamp: 48.
The tunic shows significant signs of front-line use, with visible wear. All buttons, collar tabs, eagle, and shoulder boards are original, professionally installed in period workshops on the owner's order.
Please check the owner's trousers
Combat History of the 15th Reconnaissance Battalion (15. Aufklärungs-Abteilung):
The 15th Reconnaissance Battalion was formed in 1939 from units of the disbanded 15th Cavalry Regiment (15. Kavallerie-Regiment), specializing in mobile reconnaissance, combat support, and forward patrol duties.
Key Campaigns:
- Poland (1939): Spearheading breakthroughs and scouting advance routes.
- France (1940): Swift raids through Belgium and France, supporting tank units.
- Operation Barbarossa (1941): Reconnaissance missions in battles at Smolensk and Vyazma.
- Battle of Moscow (1941): Rearguard actions and participation in winter combat.
- Battle of Kursk (1943): Reconnaissance and flanking maneuvers.
- Operation Bagration (1944): Heavy losses during retreat through Belarus and Poland.
- East Prussia (1945): Defensive battles until surrender in May 1945.
This tunic is a rare artifact from a highly mobile and battle-hardened Wehrmacht unit, embodying both the personal history of its owner Otto Ringelstetter, who was KIA in Poland in the early of 1945
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