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Gen.Lt Franz Westhoven - Heer coat for Generals

Gen.Lt Franz Westhoven - Heer coat for Generals

LOT 73-0033
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Sold through our auction in March 2024
RESULT
3.860,00*
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS Medium
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
LOT 73-0033
EAN 2000000828619
LOT 73-0033
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000828619
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS Medium
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 73-0033
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS Medium
EAN 2000000828619
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945
Heer coat for Generals


Description

This is an almost mint, high-quality General's greatcoat that was worn by Generalleutnant Franz Westhoven (1894 - 1983). He served in Army Group North during Operation Barbarossa and also held various other positions, including the command of the 3rd Panzer Division and deputy commands of the 21st Panzer and 2nd Panzer divisions towards the end of the war.

 

Lining: File Silk, quilted. Has maker tag of "Wilhelm Holters, Berlin". Has also a name tag in the name of "Oberstleutnant Westhoven"
Shoulder Boards: Generals Grade, one board is missing the pip for Generalleutnant. Has a small moth hole on the underside.
Buttons: Gilted, complete.
Hanger: Complete sword hanger with grey leather and metal clip.

 

An excellent example of an upgraded and tailored greatcoat, worn from his time as Oberstleutnant to Generalleutnant.

 


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