Bidspirit auction | AN EXTREMELY RARE WWII GERMAN

AN EXTREMELY RARE WWII GERMAN SS BAND WHITE SUMMER JACKET, DATED 1939 - Extremely rare formal white jacket for a bandleader of the Musikkorps of the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler [LSSAH] to be worn for galas and formal evening performances. Double breasted white cotton jacket with 8 silver pebbled buttons, black collar, black cuffs which was only worn by the bandleader, and two breast pockets with buttons. The inside of the jacket is stamped 'Kl. Betr. Pacher 50' and 'SS-VA 1939', approx. 18 inches shoulder width and 24 inches in length. Arm length 23 inches. Light wear with light stains. The four principal prewar regimental bands were those of the Leibstandarte, Deutschland, Germania and Der Führer. These ensembles performed at military parades, state ceremonies and public concerts. The LAH band, established in 1933 and directed by Hermann Müller-John, also appeared in broadcasts and recordings. Dimensions: Please refer to description. Condition: Please refer to description and images provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.