Shoulder board cipher question

[G43]

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me the specific meaning of the number cipher on shoulder boards? I am looking at a heer panzer colonels tunic and he has the number 2 on each board. Does that signify company, regiment, corps? Or was it left up to the individual and there is no way to tell? Thanks

[Fred Green]

Hello,

The number stands for the regiment. In this case the 2nd Panzer regiment.

Fred

[G43]

Thank you Fred

[rbminis]

Hello,

The number stands for the regiment. In this case the 2nd Panzer regiment.

Fred

Hello Fred,
I was told at one time that since my father was in the 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer Div. that he would have worn shoulder board buttons with a "2" on them. Is this incorrect?
Thanks,
Ralph.

[Fred Green]

Ralph,

The button denoted the company.

Fred

[bigmacglenn]

I agree with Fred...That would be Regimental.
cheers, Glenn

[rbminis]

Ralph,

The button denoted the company.

Fred

Thank you very much Fred!
Now I have to keep my eyes open for "3" marked buttons.
Ralph.

[G43]

Thanks Glenn