Paul R

Grey Mystery tabs... I came across this set of tabs in a very large lot of 100% original insignia from a noncollector recently. In construction and materials used, they are completely period in every manner except in color(in my opinion). I am studing a couple of avenues including a late war Propaganda Waffenfarbe(late 44). I will keep everyone posted either way. I have a very good feeling. Time and research will tell one way or another.

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My Engineers tabs.. the Major(ING) is in rough shape.

Comparison of the two Signals waffenfarbes

Here is my early Signals tab. The reason I emphasize the word early is that in April of 1938, the waffenfarbe changed from the Light Brown Waffenfarbe as seen here, to the more commonly encountered "Golden Brown" that will be shown later. The difference is subtile but with side by side comparison, very evident. This tab is ranked as a Leutnant

Set of medical OberLeutnant tabs

Here are the tabs I received with that huge lot of LW items I recently traded. First is a set of unissued Flieger tabs

Thank you for your expertice, Jos! I am especially in shock over the LW Oberschutz pip! Have you ever seen one of these on a tunic? Paul

Thank you Kevin. I have not seen too many of these around! This one is going for a pretty penny!

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Going through my collection, I noticed something special. I have a Luftwaffe shoulderboard for a General Staff Oberst and a set belonging to a Veterinarian Hauptmann. According to all known references, these two specialities share the same waffenfarbe. What you will notice as odd about these boards is that the vet boards have an Orange/Red waffenfarbe. I figured that these boards were a period mistake or improvision.... ...until I did a little late night reading of my "Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army" Volume 1, by Angolia and learned some exciting news. On page 360, it is stated that Supplimental (whatever that means) Medical and Veterinary Officers were assigned an Orange/Red waffenfarbe IAW HM 36, No 239 dated 01Apr1936

Thank you Joe and Juan! I dont know anything more about this gentleman. All I have done thus far is do a quick google search. It definately has a lot of research potential! Juan, you should post the album!

I did not know about him being sent to paint insignia on trucks... hell of a job for a medic! I have not had an opportunity to translate this yet! Any help with this is of course appreciated. Anyway, the medical posters were signed by him as the artist(in frames 7b, 8, and 12).

That is all that I have. If you need bigger and clear pics of anything, please PM me your email addy and I will send it to you. V.r Paul

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