Panzer Schützenschnur, Grade 2

[rbminis]

A recent addition to my Panzer related collection.
This example is a class 2 due to the shell added to the lanyard.
Ralph.

[Ullergaard]

Lovely pieces Ralph!

Great new addition to your wonderfull collection
I must get a couple of these myself..

[TWS]

Nice addition and nice set. I only have one or two and wouldn't mind getting another myself.

[paulscoot]

Hi Ralph love the Lanyard ( I only have the Panzer badge that fits the lanyard) I must add one to my collection one day. I have a question concerning the class 2 shell, is this meant to look more like an artillery shell or an acorn ? I read in German Army uniforms & insignia by B.L. Davis that it was acorns for infantry & shells for Artillery & Panzer troops , Mind you he only shows drawings & not photographs maybe they used both. Just curious ,Regards Paul

[TWS]

Hi Ralph love the Lanyard ( I only have the Panzer badge that fits the lanyard) I must add one to my collection one day. I have a question concerning the class 2 shell, is this meant to look more like an artillery shell or an acorn ? I read in German Army uniforms & insignia by B.L. Davis that it was acorns for infantry & shells for Artillery & Panzer troops , Mind you he only shows drawings & not photographs maybe they used both. Just curious ,Regards Paul

That's an acorn on Ralph's. The shells are distinctly shells. Here's a photo I grabbed off the net real quick. Hope Stewart's doesn't mind.

[rbminis]

Lovely pieces Ralph!

Great new addition to your wonderfull collection
I must get a couple of these myself..

Thank you!
Don't buy them all up, I may still add another or two to the collection.
Ralph.

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Nice addition and nice set. I only have one or two and wouldn't mind getting another myself.

Thanks Todd!
Ralph.

[rbminis]

Hi Ralph love the Lanyard ( I only have the Panzer badge that fits the lanyard) I must add one to my collection one day. I have a question concerning the class 2 shell, is this meant to look more like an artillery shell or an acorn ? I read in German Army uniforms & insignia by B.L. Davis that it was acorns for infantry & shells for Artillery & Panzer troops , Mind you he only shows drawings & not photographs maybe they used both. Just curious ,Regards Paul

Thanks Paul!
Sorry, I should have said acorn.
You are probably correct concerning the acorns and shell, although, I am sure there was some variations worn.
I have a Heer lanyard with a Luft badge, with two shells. If a soldier was transferred, I am sure there was some changing going on.
Ralph.

[TWS]

I'm in the midst of a war room rummage night, so I grabbed these. Here are most of mine. As you can see I have a Panzer version that also has acorns like Ralph's (center).

[rbminis]

I'm in the midst of a war room rummage night, so I grabbed these. Here are most of mine. As you can see I have a Panzer version that also has acorns like Ralph's (center).

Thanks for posting those Todd!
Still looking for one with the grade 5 badge like in your photo. That would make yours a grade 7 I believe.
Ralph.

[paulscoot]

Thanks for the replys gentlemen, They really are lovely pieces that would certainly bling up a nice waffenrock or walking out dress tunic, Regards ,Paul