Description
WWII German U-Boat Senior NCO’s Kriegsmarine Leather Jacket (Unterseeboot Unteroffiziere mit Portepee Lederjacke)
This is an authentic WWII German Kriegsmarine leather jacket attributed to a Senior NCO (Unteroffiziere mit Portepee) serving with the U-Boat arm. These jackets were standard issue for U-Bootwaffe personnel, valued for their durability, weather resistance, and association with naval authority.
The jacket is constructed of heavy leather. Measurements are approximately:
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Collar to shoulder: 6.5″
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Shoulder to sleeve: 22″
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Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
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Chest width: 20″
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Waist: 23″
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Front length: 24.5″
All buttons bear an “A” maker’s mark on the reverse, with one marked “24”, possibly denoting 1924 manufacture. The jacket is fitted with original navy blue epaulettes (Schulterklappen), edged with wide gold bullion trim and set with a single star rank pip on each, consistent with the rank of Feldwebel (Unteroffiziere mit Portepee).
Well-preserved examples of these U-Boat jackets are increasingly scarce, particularly those retaining rank insignia and original fittings. This piece represents both the functional and symbolic role of the leather jacket within the U-Bootwaffe, making it a significant acquisition for collectors of Kriegsmarine and WWII naval uniforms.
Keywords: U-Boat leather jacket, Kriegsmarine Unteroffiziere mit Portepee, German Navy WWII jacket, U-Bootwaffe uniform, WWII naval militaria.
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