Luftwaffe Signals EM's Flight Blouse

Luftwaffe Signals EM's Flight Blouse (Fliegerbluse) as intended for a 'Soldat der Nachrichten'. The Luftwaffe flight blouse was originally introduced in early 1935 and was based on the Fliegerbluse worn earlier by the DLV (Deutscher Luftsport Verband). The flight blouse remained in service through-out the war with minor modifications. The blue/grey wool construction flight blouse features a vertical French fly style, front closure with four buttons on the right front panel and the corresponding, hidden button holes on the left front panel. The blouse has a single metal hook and eye at the neck for a secure closure. A machine embroidered Luftwaffe eagle is factory machine-sewn to the flight blouse. The collar has a pair of machine-sewn orange-brown wool collar tabs, both having one rank 'gull' attached indicating a 'Soldat' (Flieger) within a Signals unit. Shoulder-board loops and buttons are present. The tunic comes together with a nice pair of Signals EM's shoulder-straps. A patch for 'Geprüfter Fernsprecher' (Telephone Operator) is originally sewn to the wearer's lower left sleeve. All insignia are original period attached. The interior of the flight blouse is partially lined in light grey rayon, the interior buttons are missing. There are size markings (chest size 90 cms) and the tunic is nicely RF.Nr. marked and dated 1943. The tunic is in good used and worn condition showing some staining and small (moth)damages, see photos. Nice original flight blouse good used and worn condition.