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    lach470

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    1. Hey gang! I was in Normandy last week and took some pics of some of the bunkers that are still "hanging around". I've posted them here for you to see along with period pics of the exact same bunkers!

      It was an AMAZING experience and I recommend you all take the pilgrimage!

      I had an awesome time and only wish that I would have had more time to spend there...

      Cheers....

      Rob

      First up....a bunker on Juno beach (Bernieres sur mer)

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    2. Hi Chas.....no, the sunwheel swastika was just a pattern that was adopted by the SA for wear. It was first introduced in 1923 and was worn exclusively until the mobile or tilted swastika buckle was introduced a year later. At that point both types were worn at the same time.

      The sunwheel, horizontal or mobile swastika do not differentiate between ranks...these were just different styles that were created by the buckle firms to try and sell buckles. It appears that Berg&Nolte as well as Assmann were the two major players when it came to introducing the different swastika patterns.

      Hope this helps.

      Cheers...

      Rob

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