With FDR serving a full fourth term, history would have witnessed a much bolder, stronger and uninhibited Communism worldwide.
While it would have appeared much less confrontational vis-a-vis the US, global Communist and fellow-travelling subversion would have proceeded much more smoothly. The...
I am enamored by the shoe on page 13... and the others with a middle welt.
Interesting that they emphasize that the marching boots are without any cardboard!
German motorcycle boots... could be anything between 1930's and 60's. Most likely 50's.
Very similar in design to Luftwaffe pilot boots.
Size marked as 8 1/2 - 9... old German system is same as British.
Would be today EU 42.5 - 43.
Too small for me unfortunately.
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Thanks guys... too bad that it doesn't quite fit my 60/61 cm head. :(
Perhaps someone else here can give this Homburg-Fedora a place on his head:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/1952-mayser-superbe-olive-homburg-fedora-7-3-8-59-cm-perfect-condition.87377/
Two hats in one! Both a Homburg and a Fedora...
Size 59 cm (7 3/8) top quality "Echt Mayser - Superbe".
Brim 7 cm (2.75 inches) - front crown height (creased) is 12.5 cm (5 inches).
Sold by "Joh.Zehme" Munich. Dated 21. December 1952.
Pristine condition without any signs of wear or age...
It is a suit made by a German tailor ca. 1938 who labelled his work with "Feine Massarbeit" (fine bespoke work) at the hanger.
The fabric is black herringbone with powder blue and pink rope-stripes.
The handfelled lining is quite glossy and rather thick. The sleeves and waistband are lined with...
This German instruction from the 1930's is illustrated and easier to understand (for me at least... :D).
In the end one only needs wide enough throusers, cut or sew in curved "wedges" and make a hem-strap with buckler or add a string or button.
Source: www.return2style.de
Size 59 cm (7 3/8) top quality "Echt Mayser - Superbe".
Sold by "Hut Zehme" Munich.
Dated 21. December 1952.
Pristine condition.
Khaki furfelt.
It has a flanged brim with edge-binding that snaps up and down very nicely.
Works both as a Homburg with turned up brim or as a Fedora with the front...
Yes, trenchfriend it is a kind of Velours or Velveton... faux "Suede" made from Cotton.
Are you interested in this jacket? It's a slim Sz. EU 50 Long.
@Metatron
Very curious suit!
Perhaps the trousers were downsized by a tailor to fit a younger family member.
I am sure it is German... nice...
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