Mattyboy Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Hi, This has always been the source of great irritation for me - trying to identify uniform ranks and patches which I can never find online. Can anyone tell me what this guy's rank and unit is? Any idea of the medals displayed on his ribbon bar will be an added bonus The man's name is Hermann Walter. Thanks a lot, Matt.
turtle Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 He´s a Luftwaffe official with a rank equal to major, His ribbon bar: WWI EK2, Hessen Bravery Medal (I think), Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer, Long Service Award (?). In his button hole he wears the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords ribbon.
spanferkel Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Turtle is correct about his LW rank. Without knowing his units or rank title hard to tell what specific admin branch he was attached to. Jeremy
Mattyboy Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Turtle and Jeremy, Thanks a lot! If I find anything about his life and career, I'll be sure to let you know
Claudius Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 His ribbon bar: WWI EK2, Hessen Bravery Medal (I think), Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer, Long Service Award (?). In his button hole he wears the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords ribbon. I concur with that list and I would add that the last ribbon is very likely the Long Service award due to the Luftwaffe eagle clasp in it.
Paul R Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Great photo. As stated, his rank title is unknown without knowing his career specialty or the color of the center layer between the shoulder board. I love Luftwaffe beamte. Is there anything written on the back of the photo?
Claudius Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks Cl-Cl-Claudius "I only limp with my tongue and stutter with my leg. Nature never quite finished me."
Mattyboy Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Hi Paul, I have been browsing the web about the Luftwaffe Admin units and I saw your name crop up, so I knew it would peak your interest. I have sent you a p.m. All the best, Matt. Edited January 28, 2015 by Mattyboy
Mattyboy Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Hi Claudius, Haha! Great quote. The first book is an excellent read, and I have the TV series box-set at home. Best regards, Matt. Edited January 28, 2015 by Mattyboy
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