Germany, NSDAP. An Orts Level Stellenleiter Uniform

This is an extremely well-preserved two-piece uniform consisting of a uniform tunic and trousers worn by an Orts (Local) Level NSDAP Stellenleiter (Area Leader). The tunic is constructed of a fine quality tan-coloured wool exterior with a tan rayon-blended interior lining with a smooth, silky texture. The collar, neatly lined from end-to-end with blue piping, is flanked on each side by rank tabs. The tabs, each measuring 60 mm x 42 mm, are constructed of a brown doeskin surface and bordered by blue, Orts-level piping upon which is embroidered a gold bullion threaded “L” inlayed with swastikas. On the upper left arm sits an NSDAP membership armband, attached to the sleeve with two rows of tight stitching. The armband measures 111 mm in diameter and is composed of a red wool band with a rayon-blend white circular patch, in turn bearing a machine-embroidered, rayon-blended black swastika. Each breast of the tunic has two stylized pockets closed by reinforced button holes meeting pebbled, gold-coloured metallic buttons bearing an NSDAP Parteiadler (Party Eagle), all of which are stamped on the reverse with the Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and manufacturer code of “M5/82” (Steinhauer and Lück, Lüdenscheid). The cuff of each sleeve is rolled up and stitched to a depth of 154 mm, securely stitched into place at the front and rear of the sleeve. The breasts of the jacket are closed with four reinforced button holes meeting an equal number of large, pebbled, gold-coloured metallic buttons bearing a Parteiadler, all of which are stamped with the RZM logo and manufacturer code of “M5/71” (Overhoff and Cie, Lüdenscheid). The rear of the tunic has two pebbled, gold-coloured metallic belt hooks, similarly bearing a Parteiadler, the bottom of which are stamped with the RZM logo and manufacturer code of “M5/25” (C. Th. Dicke of Lüdenscheid). The interior of the jacket is stamped with the number “25” and contains a single pocket on the upper left breast. Inside this pocket is stitched a label clearly displaying the RZM logo along with the words “Für Politische Leiter” (For Political Leaders), “Hersteller” (manufacturer code) of “D2/61088”, and the serial number “A-67766”. The interior of the collar has a stitched, rayon-blended loop for hanging the tunic on a hook when not in use. The collar measures approximately 470 mm at the shoulders, 590 mm in the arms, with an overall length of 730 mm. While there is some soiling of the white background of the NSDAP armband, the tunic is perfectly presented and is in an overall extremely fine condition. The trousers are constructed of tan-coloured wool. The front features a vertical slit opening, closed with four light brown bakelite buttons meeting an equal number of reinforced button holes hidden from view by the flap of the slit. The circumference of the waistband and belt area is dotted by nine large, evenly-distributed, dark-brown bakelite buttons at the top, underneath which sit seven smaller, light-brown bakelite buttons. The waistband is flanked on each side by adjustable straps, secured with a gold-coloured metallic strap, allowing for a more secure fit. The front of the trousers has two side pockets with a diagonal slit, closed by reinforced button holes meeting pebbled, gold-coloured metallic buttons bearing a Parteiadler. The reverse of the buttons is stamped with the RZM logo and maker code “M5/76” (Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid). There is a single rear pocket with a horizontal slit, closed with identical fixtures. The ankle area of each leg has a 30 mm vertical slit closed at the bottom by three light-brown, bakelite buttons meeting reinforced button holes, and at the top by a fabric lace interwoven through 14 reinforced eyelets, allowing for exceptional adjustability. On the interior, the waistband has two rayon-blended ribbons closed with metallic snap buttons bearing the maker mark “RYM”. Stitched to the lining of the front right pocket is an RMZ tag clearly displaying the words “Stiefelhose für Politische Leiter” (Boot Pants for Political Leaders), along with the manufacturer code of “D1/5259” and serial number of “A-173308”. There is a partial rayon-blended lining stamped with the number “48”, into which is stitched a loop of like material for hanging the trousers on a hook when not in use. The pants measure 425 mm across the waist and 976 mm through the leg. While there is some minor wear in the form of five missing bakelite eyelets from the lacing at the bottom of the legs, the trousers are otherwise unblemished and present in an overall extremely fine condition.