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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP13 Aug 2020 2:31 p.m. PST

"The uniform regulations of November 19, 1896 prescribed a new corduroy waffenrock for the enlisted men of the Southwest Africa Schutztruppe. Like those of the officers, it was:

"made of sand-colored corduroy fabric, in the same cut as the Prussian Waffenrock, but with an angular cut, turn down collar provided with a pair of hooks and eyes for closing, Swedish cuffs. Collar, cuffs as well as piping from cornflower-colored cloth."…"

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Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP14 Aug 2020 10:11 a.m. PST

Very nice. I painted mine wrong then. They are supposed to be my private company of mercenary adventurers so guess it'll be OK. I did get the sky blue trim right!

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP14 Aug 2020 11:50 a.m. PST

Glad you enjoyed it my friend!. (smile)

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