P.F. Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Gentlemen, What is the correct name for this SS device worn on the right hand side of the tunic? What was the purpose of it? Thank you Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I believe its just called Totenkopf-Brustabzeichen in official documentation originals are as rare as duck decoy droppings. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I as rare as duck decoy droppings. Eric An americanisation of "Rocking Horse Sht" ? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.F. Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thank you for the informative, and amusing replies gents! So was this an actual award? If so, what for? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Not a award, but like a members badge. A few years ago a whole lot were offered at the SOS, but they appeard to be (very good!) fakes. cheers |<ris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yes '12 a bucket full showed up and everyone and his aunt went ape, meanwhile the dealers were checking out beach house prices in Malibu. Sorry they were grotesque dimension off and made from the wrong material. Unfortunately two authorities on these pieces are no longer with us. I can't speak for what was happening in the rest of Europe but first replicas started showing in England around 1968-71 following 'regalia' publications. It was part of those wonderful yet dying days of when a low cost replica was considered cool and authentic items sorted separate, and we rarely uttered the word 'fake'. P.F. try contacting member Robin on the history of them for who was allowed and who wasn't allowed to wear its a complex subject 'SS',,,, can take a lifetime to study in detail. imo. I don't think they were worn generally on the 'mess-jackets' its a different garment altogether and I hate the word tuxedo its too broad a term. Interesting subject. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.F. Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Gentlemen, Thank you so much for your help. I will contact Robin for further information. Kind regards Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Pierce.The evening dress TK badge was just a variation designed specifically for that particular piece of uniform.No special meaning.These are very rare and have been heavily faked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.F. Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Pierce. The evening dress TK badge was just a variation designed specifically for that particular piece of uniform. No special meaning. These are very rare and have been heavily faked. Robin Thank you for posting and for clearing this up. You have answered my query perfectly. Best Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 No problem.Glad to be of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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