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whats the edelweiss /nazi connection

Article about: Gentlemen, the"Gebirgsjäger, (in English, Mountain Riflemen) is the German designation for mountain infantry. The word Jäger (huntsman or hunter) is the traditional German term for rifl

  1. 01-25-2012, 10:32 PM #1
    3002steve
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    ignorant question here

    the g/f has just returned from a trip to edelweiss germany , then tonight while browsing some items for sale i see several edleweiss items for sale

    whats it all about ?
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  2. 01-25-2012, 10:36 PM #2
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    Worn by Heer & Waffen SS Mountain Troops and also by the SA in Alpine Regions.

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  3. 01-25-2012, 10:37 PM #3
    Stewy S
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    Edelweiss was an insignia worn by mountain troops (Geb. Jager). Stewy
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  4. 01-25-2012, 10:37 PM #4
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    The Edelweiss was an emblem of the Gebirgsjaeger (German Mountain troops) in WW2. They used it as a cap badge and a sleeve patch

    Gebirgsjäger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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  5. 01-25-2012, 10:39 PM #5
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    Here's one. Stewy
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  6. 01-25-2012, 10:42 PM #6
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    More. Stewy
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  7. 01-25-2012, 10:43 PM #7
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    Iconic Alpine Flower....Alps...Mountains....Mountain Troops....no biggie mystery!
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  8. 01-25-2012, 10:45 PM #8
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    A mountain trooper group. Stewy
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  9. 01-25-2012, 10:45 PM #9
    Woolgar
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    ...and some more

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  10. 01-25-2012, 10:47 PM #10
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    intresting ...thanks guys
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