Paul R Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I was amazed when a high end collector and friend of mine informed me of his latest acquisition!! I have been looking to see a color image of his collar tabs for a while! Now we have his entire uniform. The name of the collector and the source, I am not allowed to disclose. However, he has granted me permission to post the images. Admittedly, the collar tabs and chest eagle have been replaced. They were found in a pocket on the tunic. The shoulderboards have never been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul R Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 I hope that you have enjoyed these images as much as I.As you can see in the first image(peeking out of the neck opening, the Lampassen had the white stripes common with Generals in the LW.http://www.geocities.com/~orion47/WEHRMACH...L_GUENTHER.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 How about the underside of the tabs? I have always wondered what kept the projecting wings from snapping off. :speechless1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 How about the underside of the tabs? I have always wondered what kept the projecting wings from snapping off. The eagles were embroidered then applied to the tab. I dont think that they would snap off. I will ask the owner if he can make some more images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 The eagles were embroidered then applied to the tab. I dont think that they would snap off. I will ask the owner if he can make some more images.I have never seen a Luft General with a color other than white on the tabs and boards. Did Artillery generals normally wear red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) I have never seen a Luft General with a color other than white on the tabs and boards. Did Artillery generals normally wear red?Dear Charles, All general officers wore white except Generaloberst Rudel. He was given special permission to have red underlay denoting flak since he was head of all Luftwaffe flak.The tabs pictured were manufactured by the firm Thiele and Steinhert (sp??). Attached is a press release of Generaloberst Rudel showing these very same tabs and a photo of reverse of "regular" GenObst tabs made by T&S. Gary B Edited September 15, 2008 by Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musketiii Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hola Paul..What a treat..I about flipped my coffee on the monitor. This is so special I would like to suggest larger and more HI DEF images, please. For those many of us who will never see the original, especially future collectors and historians,a series of large and detailed images would be a wonderful. Many thanks,John Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Wow Paul - wow, wow, wow. Thanks for posting the photos.Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Wow Paul - wow, wow, wow. Thanks for posting the photos.Wow.Wow is right! Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 When he told me about his new addition on Sunday, I did not know what to expect. It seemed a bit far fetched to me... until he sent the photos. I would give a kidney for one of those tabs and boards! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flak88 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Paul,I have been traveling so this has been my first opportunity to see this. Words fail me! After writing about him in my book I really love seeing the uniform. So amazing - one lucky friend you have as I would give anything just to see it in person let alone own it. The PINNACLE for any Flak lover!Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naoki matsumoto Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Next3Impressive & great Down tail eagle !!! Really nice,Paul! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Impressive & great Down tail eagle !!! Really nice,Paul! Hello!I nagree. :jumping: All the best Nesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrier Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 A beautiful and rare uniform! One of the finest I have seen anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks Guys!! I just wish it were mine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Paul,Incredible piece of history. I only hope you are given permission to provide more detailed photographs.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftguy Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) WOW! This one is truly a stunner! I have been wondering for quite some time what the tabs would look like in color. This set is amazing. Paul, if you have the chance, please get a shot of the maker's and name tags.Bill Edited September 28, 2008 by luftguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 WOW! This one is truly a stunner! I have been wondering for quite some time what the tabs would look like in color. This set is amazing. Paul, if you have the chance, please get a shot of the maker's and name tags.BillThanks Guys. What other detailed shots are you wanting? I will ask the owner.RegardsPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Bill,Here is the tag...Rich,What other photos are you wanting to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftguy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Thank you Paul. Now be know date of the tunic also!Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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