Germany, SS. A Rare SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 10 “Westland” Assault Gun Unterscharführer’s Tunic

(Waffen-SS Panzerjacke). A rare and extremely well-preserved assault gun tunic belonging to an Unterscharführer who served with SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 10 “Westland”. Constructed of field-grey wool, the tunic features a turned-down collar which transitions into double breast lapels. The collar is flanked on each side by tabs constructed of black wool with buckram cores, fully trimmed along the exterior edges with red piping. Each measuring 45 mm (w) x 60 mm (l), the right side insignia tab bears dual machine-embroidered silver-grey Sig runes, while the left side rank tab is pinned with a single silvered pip. The shoulders are flanked by straps constructed of black wool with field-grey wool underlays, trimmed with red piping, and bordered by silver aluminum wire tresses. Each measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), the straps are secured in place with pebbled zink buttons on the inner edge and with reverse straps fitted through integral loops on the tunic’s outer edges. Stitched onto the upper left arm is an insignia consisting of a black backer bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 92 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), with the bordered demonstrating factory-original zig-zag stitching. Also stitched onto the left arm just above the cuff is a title consisting of a black rayon backer, trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with silver aluminum wire tresses and bearing a central machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “WESTLAND”. The cuff title measures 30 mm in total width. Additionally, both cuffs feature a vertical slit with a hidden grey rayon strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, in turn meeting two bakelite buttons for an adjustable fit. The tunic closes with nine dark grey bakelite buttons on the right breast meeting an equal number of buttonholes set into the left breast. The interior features a partial grey rayon liner set into the breast flaps, with additional drawstring and belt hanger straps with reinforced eyelets distributed across the waistband. Unmarked, the tunic measures approximately . Minor issues consistent with age and field use are evident, and include a small, carefully-repaired tear to the right sleeve near the elbow, minor soiling to the outer wool and insignia with additional slight wear to the shoulder straps and cuff title, and some soiling of the interior liner. This scarce tunic, which demonstrates the unmistakable characteristics of a field-worn example, is in an overall near extremely fine condition.