Generalfeldmarschall Leather Greatcoat

Museum-Grade WWII German Generalfeldmarschall Leather Greatcoat – Mint Transitional State with Ultra-Rare Pre-War Pattern Detachable Shoulder Boards, a breathtaking, original World War II German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) leather greatcoat. This piece of Wehrmacht high command tailoring survives in an unimaginable, pristine condition. It shows virtually slight signs of wear, with the premium grey leather remaining incredibly soft, supple, and perfectly preserved as if frozen in time. This specific garment is a fascinating transitional piece that perfectly mirrors the evolving material realities of the high command. The original leather waist belt is equipped with a distinct green bakelite buckle, a characteristic feature denoting a late-war manufacture. The double-breasted front is adorned with its full set of luxurious gold-gilded buttons, proudly stamped by the legendary maker Assmann. Collectors should note that the uppermost button on the left side is missing; however, this is completely invisible in presentation as it is organically covered by the large, imposing lapel of the collar. The lower reverse of the coat features three functional snap buttons, engineered by the renowned PRYM firm.The absolute pinnacle of this offering lies on the shoulders. Secured by their original small, gold-gilded screw buttons, the coat features an ultra-rare, pre-war pattern pair of detachable Field Marshal shoulder boards. Expertly constructed with heavy gold-and-silver wire aiguillette-braiding, they have developed a sublime, untouched patina. The braids are mounted onto a distinctive double layer of high-grade red wool underlay. Resting deeply embedded within the intricate wire work are the iconic crossed silver marshal batons. Displaying masterfully sharp, crisp details and a beautiful matching patina, their attachment prongs are pushed directly through both layers of wool, remaining clearly visible from underneath. These batons belong definitively to these specific boards. Prior to 1939, only a handful of legendary Field Marshals held this rank. The original high-ranking owner clearly continued to wear these prestigious pre-war boards throughout his long, illustrious career as a fierce badge of pride and immense seniority. The interior of this greatcoat is equally phenomenal, fully lined with luxurious, heavy black wool of superior quality. True to high-end custom specifications, all main buttons are detachable, secured internally via metal rings. For the ultimate military display, the interior is equipped with two custom leather hanger straps designed to accommodate both a ceremonial sword and an officer's dagger, both utilizing PRYM snaps and nickel-plated Assmann clips. Practical storage includes two deep exterior pockets, an interior buttoned breast pocket, and two additional side pockets secured with flawlessly working PRYM zippers. This is an absolutely unparalleled, complete ensemble of breathtaking historical gravity—a true investment piece that is virtually impossible to duplicate anywhere else in the world.