This was just posted on the other forum--the first example of loose bullion I have seen:
This was just posted on the other forum--the first example of loose bullion I have seen:
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
Maybe some interesting information (had not seen this thread before).
I know I dealt with this subject in "Headgear of Hitler's Germany", volume 1.
With the pages 272 and 273 some headgear with the GL (Generalluftzeugmeister)
insignia were shown.
It was included in the book as the headgear was handed over so many years ago
(1988/1989) and the one or the other expert said that it specifically was for the headgear.
And so was done! I did not have the order as shown here, otherwise the text in the
book would surely have been different!
The introduction-order however, as published in the "Luftwaffen-Verordnungsblatt"
from June 23, 1941 does NOT specifically say it was worn with headgear.
The order from the Generalluftzeugmeister from May 27, 1941 (GL Nr. 2020/41 Adj.) says:
as a part of the GL-uniform (Bestandteil der GL-Uniform), to be used for technical
personnel (civil persons, known as Wehrmachtgefolge). This was the larger version, being
6.5 cm. The start of the announcement states also: Zivilpersonen.
You see it worn upon the breast, left or right, but worn with headgear I have not
ever seen a photograph. So?? Who knows the one or the other GL-employee did
position it onto his visored cap, but I do not believe it was actually meant for that
otherwise the order would not have said "as a part of the GL-uniform"!!
Here the order and publication:
Last edited by Wilhelm Saris; 02-26-2016 at 10:36 PM.
I agree. I do not believe this badge was ever worn on any headgear. That reference is incorrect. I collect this branch as a focus, and in doing so, I've seen many images. These images always show this badge as a chest insignia. In fact, I've never seen evidence to support the GL members even wore visor caps at all. All headgear consisted of either the dark blue version or overseas cap or the standard LW overseas cap. NEVER a visor.
I can only repeat what I stated at the beginning of the thread--there never was a bullion (or metal) eagle on this hat, and the prongs do not penetrate the lining.
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
I just wish we can find more period militaria(complete tunics and uniforms) in this area. I wonder where it all went?
Here is one other EM cap that I am comfortable with. Who knows when the eagle was added though... these items were so non-standardized that it could be legit. I've never heard of an insignia machine sewn onto an overseas cap. The Collector's Guild
It "smells" as one of the badges, which were faked on orders of some Dutchby stonemint
dealers in the later 1970's. Anyway the same paper is at the reverse as many
of their fakes had. The industry at Pakistan made overtime hours!
Generalluftzeugmeister with Visor
Hello here a rare picture from two GL and surprise surprise the GL Eagle is on the breast.Scan0002.pdf
all of the ADLER'S shown seem to be of the DROOP TAIL STYLE. and the last photos seem to have a very fat guy, and the other one looks like the OVER HILL GANG? JMHO. was it set up as a reserve org.?
Similar Threads
Posting Permissions
.
Bookmarks