In the political structure of the Third Reich, power descended from  Hitler to the Reichs level (National), then to the Gau (Regional), on  to the Kreis (District), and finally down to the Orts (Local) level.  At the head of the Orts level stood the Ortsgruppenleiter, or Local  Group Leader, who was appointed to his position by his Gauleiter upon  the nomination of his Kreisleiter. The Ortsgruppenleiter position was  an unpaid position, even though he was responsible for the small town  or community and the Party members he represented. These men were  expected to know each of the Party members personally, and to 'keep  the pulse' of his constituency.Shown here is perhaps one of the rarest, most unique Political Leader  tunics to exist anywhere in any collection. It is a double breasted  tunic in white for wear during the months of the summer season. Any  Political double breasted tunic is rare, any Political tunic in white  is extremely rare, and the fact that this tunic is for an  Ortsgruppenleiter means that this was in all likelihood a one of   kind piece even during the era. It is almost impossible to convey  just exactly how special a tunic this really is.The Organization Book of the NSDAP prescribes that only the Local  Group Leader (Ortsgruppenleiter) may wear the Walking Out Dress at  the local level.  This tunic is in the highly desirable 4th Pattern,  with the ornate Ortsgruppenleiter armband and decorative collar tabs  that collectors covet so much. The collar tabs, with their crisp  eagle and swastikas in the position of Haupt-Gemeinschaftsleiter, are  correctly representing the brown felt background and light blue  piping of the Orts level.  The armband is correct in every way, piped  on top and bottom in the light blue of the Orts regulation. Per  regulations, the collar is not piped.A named tunic, (the name will be provided to the new owner), this  tunic also features an attractive private tailor label. Free of any  damage or staining, (save for one small moth nip to the armband) this  subject remains remarkably clean and untouched. The tunic is the  tunic on the cover of the Uniforms of the NSDAP book, and must be  considered the pinnacle of Political Leader collecting. This is truly  a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a double breasted tunic,  a white summer tunic, and a named piece of history, all in one  extraordinarily well preserved and aesthetically pleasing piece of  Third Reich antiquity.Ortsgruppenleiter White Double Breasted Tunic