Germany, Heer. The Service Tunic Of Generalleutnant Friedrich Dihm, By Ludwig Reichard United Republic of silvered (most of the silver

silvered  (most of the silver wash is gone)

silver bullion insignia on dark blue wool

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR RETTUNGS-LEBEN” (“FOR LIFE-SAVING”)

to commemorate the victorious conclusion of the 1878-1879 war against Turkey

Germany, Heer. The Service Tunic Of Generalleutnant Friedrich Dihm, By Ludwig Reichard United Republic of silvered (most of the silver(Heer Generalleutnant Waffenrock). An extremely well preserved Heer service tunic belonging to Generalleutnant Friedrich Dihm, constructed of smooth field grey wool twill. The tunic features a forest green collar, flanked on each side by tabs constructed of buckram reinforced red wool. Both tabs bear machine embroidered gold bullion wire insignia and measure 45 mm (w) x 85 mm (l). Each shoulder is adorned with a board constructed of cardboard