Germany, Heer. A Pair of Officer’s Riding Breeches

(Heer Stiefelhose für Offiziere). An extremely well-preserved pair of Heer Officer’s riding breeches, constructed of field-grey wool. Five belt loops are distributed around the waist, while two integral straps emanate from the back of the waistband and fasten with magnetic metal buckles. A French fly closes with six bakelite buttons, while two side pockets are set into the upper front thighs and close with diagonal slashes and bakelite buttons. Two back pockets are set into the upper legs, and both close with horizontal slashes and bakelite buttons. A suede seat reinforcement is set in place with heavy stitching, and extends down through the calves. Vertical slashes set into the ankles close with bakelite buttons and drawstrings loop through eyelets reinforced with metal grommets. A partial rayon liner surrounds the interior of the waist. Unmarked, the breeches measure approximately 43 cm across the waist, with an inseam of 35 cm, and an overall length of 98 cm when folded on a flat surface. Demonstrating only minor fatigue and soiling to the base material, the breeches remain in an overall extremely fine condition.