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