Found a collar tab button

**Datrus** · 05-09-2012, 11:41 PM

Hello there,

On our last digging tour, we found this button. It looks like it comes from a collar tab or shoulder board. Anyone have some info on this little item. We had a little discussion about it and one guy think it's from a SS tab. What is to say about that?

Regards, Lars

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-09-2012 11:41 PM

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**Dean** · 05-09-2012, 11:56 PM

Looks like a regular shoulder board 'pip' to me. . Dont quote me though. I found some small glass pips that are apparently for shoulder boards too, though. I'm sure you can get some to give someone he to give definite info on it.

**Datrus** · 05-09-2012, 11:58 PM

Thanks a lot for the info friend. It puts me in some direction at least

Regards, Lars

**Dean** · 05-09-2012, 11:59 PM

No problem!Also, I dont think theres a way to tell SS from WH when it comes to pips. Although the SS did have nearly EVERYTHING marked "ss".. including bullets, but Im sure you know this!~

**Datrus** · 05-10-2012, 12:05 AM

Yes the SS was a little strict on this

. We will get it cleaned up and see if there is some stamps there. I doubt it though.

Regards, Lars

**zwerge** · 05-10-2012, 12:05 AM

Looks like a standard 'pip' to me also,I have one just the same.

**Datrus** · 05-10-2012, 12:08 AM

Thank you zwerge. Why do you all call it a pip? I'm not really into these items as you might have noticed

Regards, Lars

**harry211** · 05-10-2012, 12:22 AM

I agree, metal rank pips for use on German military shoulder boards and collar tabs for rank designation. WW2 pips I believe have split pin attachments that originated from the center rear of the pips, with post war having 2 prongs in opposite corners