Simon F Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I saw a set of 1938 model Spanish pilots wings on the WAF and they have piqued my interest somewhat. I wondered if anybody could tell me more about the history of these wings in particular known makers (Spanish/German), Foreign Pilots they were awarded to, criteria for awarding, etc? Perhaps some pics of wings in other peoples collections, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerpionier Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I saw a set of 1938 model Spanish pilots wings on the WAF and they have piqued my interest somewhat. I wondered if anybody could tell me more about the history of these wings in particular known makers (Spanish/German), Foreign Pilots they were awarded to, criteria for awarding, etc? Perhaps some pics of wings in other peoples collections, many thanks ←http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ghlight=rokiskihttp://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ghlight=rokiski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Many thanks, very helpfull and informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 A beautiful one was to sell on WAF few days ago.jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 (edited) JaquesThey were nice, were you not tempted?? Edited August 6, 2005 by devonrex2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 JaquesThey were nice, were you not tempted?? ←Of course I was, but I have some Spanish crosses in target and empty wallet I hope to find one in the same condition one of these days.jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Williams Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 yes I was tempted too Jacques! I kept looking at it and going back and looking again!Best, Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I like specially this llustration by Pierre Turner.Since his artworks are from contemporary b/w photos, could be interestingto know the identity of the pilotRegards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I am really interested by the B/W picture ! a good scan should be welcome Here is a picture to illustrate this badge worn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hello,This is the Rokiski pilot/obs. wings from the Knight Cross holder Gen.TorstenChrist earned while in the Legion Condor acting as General Staff officer (hauptmann at the time).Picture taken from Hermann-HistoricaRegards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Forgot to say that the wings in the left of the previous post, are portuguese.Here another dish depicting the spanish wingsRegards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hello,This is the Rokiski pilot/obs. wings from the Knight Cross holder Gen.TorstenChrist earned while in the Legion Condor acting as General Staff officer (hauptmann at the time).Picture taken from Hermann-HistoricaRegards←The engraved cross seems to have diamonds ???the eagles head are on the wrong side ???jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Were there any regulations (uniform or otherwise) regarding the wearing of these wings for Wehrmacht personnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Were there any regulations (uniform or otherwise) regarding the wearing of these wings for Wehrmacht personnel?←I suppose, but period pics show that the wing were worn in the middle of the pocket, under or above the DK/SPK, above the pocket button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 This pic come from another forum. If the owner wish I can delete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 (edited) Great Jaques many thanks for your information! Edited August 10, 2005 by devonrex2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Andreas once asked me the identity of this guy. I think he is Willi Cryns who won the DK as bordschutze in the Boelke Kampfgeschwader before promoting to officer and obtaining his pilot qualification. A meteoric career. Note the staffel badge in the lapel.RegardsThis pic come from another forum. If the owner wish I can delete it.← Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Here is the unit badge besides his lapel in the photo posted by my friend Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Beautiful pic Francisco ! if you don't like it anymore, send me a PM jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 That will be well decorated then!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hello Jacques,The photos are not mine Beautiful pic Francisco ! if you don't like it anymore, send me a PM jacques← Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco v. Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hello,The only regulation is that the foreign wings/badge must be UNDER the Luftwaffeeagle.Of course this not counts for the spanish pilots who put them OVER the eagleRegardsFranWere there any regulations (uniform or otherwise) regarding the wearing of these wings for Wehrmacht personnel?← Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Rudolf HENNE, well decorated too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Very interesting photographs. Thanks gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François SAEZ Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hello,The only regulation is that the foreign wings/badge must be UNDER the Luftwaffeeagle.←Pregunta amigo mioYou may help me to clear a (maybe wrong) statemement that Spanish wings made by german makers can be sold and worn only by german pilots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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