Converted tunic

[sapper44]

I have been toying with the idea of making a replcia officers tunic out of a couple of replica enlisted M43s that I have, and have hit a bit of a snag. The tunics are slightly different shades so when I add the cuffs to one jacket the color will be a bit off. Would this have been an issue or normal for a converted tunic?
Thanks;
Christian

[Mike S]

Christian,

I have seen both situations, very good material matches and others not so great.

Here's a converted waffenrock I used to own where the additions are virtually imperceptible.

Good luck with your project.

Mike S.

[Dave]

Quite often the color of the material used in the conversion did not match. Given the acute shortages in Germany throughout the period 1939 - 1945 one did the best one could within those limitations.

[sapper44]

Thanks guys, if I can get this project done I will post photos.
Christian

[toadboy65]

I have a couple of late war tunics made of non-matching fabric. I don't think it is uncommon at all.

[Dave]

I have a couple of late war tunics made of non-matching fabric. I don't think it is uncommon at all.

Absolutely correct.

[Mike Peters]

Another thing to keep in mind ...An Officer converting an Enlisted Tunic for Combat use would not always worry about the French Cuffs from 43 to 45.