Fallschirmjager with a Heer buckle

[rickyodicky]

I was reading a book on German Paratroopers and found an interesting detail in one of the pics. This Fallschirmjager is wearing a Heer buckle. Thought it was interesting.

[Ty Revelo]

That is unusual but i know that kind of stuff went on quite a bit.

Ty

[Davidh]

didnt the heer and ss also have para divisions ? as have seen heer para badges , Dave

[ostlanddigger]

i like that white scarf .this man for sure was proud for belonging to elite force.

[ostlanddigger]

also the way hi,s holding gewehr shows him to be well trained and feel comfortable.for sure not first day in airforse.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Early Paratroop formations were part of the Heer and later transfered to the Luftwaffe.

Heer Paratroop units, such as the Brandenburgers, were wartime raised units and wore Heer insignia.

This is an early photo. Early grey/green smock, blue ammo bandoleer, early spanner bolt helmet, etc.

Cheers, Ade.

[Ben Evans]

I concur with Ade, probably came from a Heer unit, nice picture

[OKW]

Going back to the scarf is it likely this was from a parachute, still made from silk at that stage.

[Paul D]

Quite possibly when i was in the Army we used old chutes to make all sorts of gear , tracksuits and the like there was quite a trade in them

[packin9]

Looks like he means 'business' for sure.