I would like the Forums opinion on these two tags
Two interesting Tags with Skulls
I would like the Forums opinion on these two tags
Original Totenkopf emarke, I have seen identical examples found in Ukraine. Rare and good.
Very interesting erkennungsmarken! I have only seen examples in books, so it is nice to see photos of originals.by BlackCat1982
Regards, Rik
There is also a ground dug one on the WAF I think?
Thanks! I thought these were good examples myself, but I have been wrong before. I am delighted to say I own one!
Lucky fella!
As these EKM go directly against the normal ways of marking , what is the explanation behind them and their issue ?
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Paul,
Here is what I can find in my resources so far, the unit information is below for the early war and these tags were issued when the unit integrated with the SS-Heimwehr Danzig. I am looking for more sources the stuff so far is from forums online.
SS-Totenkopfstandarte 4 Ostmark
SS-Infanterie-Regiment 4 Ostmark (25/2/41)
Formed 1/4/38 in Vienna with only 2 Sturmbannen. A third battalion, SS-TK-Sturmbann Götze was formed 10/38 in Berlin, but its subordination was strictly nominal. It
became formally independent 7/39 and formed the core of SS-Heimwehr Danzig after moving to that city. Ostmark was transferred to Prague 10/39 to relieve the
SS-Standarte Der Führer so that unit could be incorporated into the SS-Verfügungs Division being formed. Formation of 13., 14. and 16. companies was completed
around 1/40.
Very interesting , thanks for the reply , the link to the Heimwehr Danzig would explain the Totenkopf as the same design has been found on an original hlemet from that unit
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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