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Rarest LW set I have ever seen

Article about: Very interesting and never seen uniform grouping. Why does it have red waffenfarbe on the tunic and yellow on the greatcoat?

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    If you search the LW reference books, there is mention of a group called the Generalluftzeugmeisterei (or G-L for short). Their role was to facilitate the procurement and distribution of all forms of logistical support to Luftwaffe units in occupied countries.

    Very little is known about this group and the waffenfarbe is theorized(Angolia's theory) to be Red.

    This group that I just found came from a Museum and Norway. It is the only such uniforms I have ever seen, outside of period photographs. I was lucky to obtain not only the tunic, but also the overcoat.

    The GL utilized captured uniforms. THe overcoats were dyed black. The thing that blows my mind is the presence of the yellow waffenfarbe on the overcoat. I have no idea what it means. It could pertain to a position, job, title, or even district.

    These men were not considered to be military, but uniformed civilians.

    I look forward to any comments, additions, or etc. If you have some period photos, please feel free to post them!

    Regards
    Paul
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    More pics.

    As before, I look forward to comments and additions!Rarest LW set I have ever seenRarest LW set I have ever seenRarest LW set I have ever seenRarest LW set I have ever seen

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    Now THAT is sumfin' I aint never seen before!!!!
    Up there with hen's teeth and rocking horse manure I reckon!
    Cheers, Dan
    " I'm putting off procrastination until next week "

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    Very nice, and interesting Paul!
    Thanks for posting it.
    Ralph.
    Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)

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    Thanks guys! I too am very excited about it. I have posted a bunch of other one of a kind beamte uniforms here too. I love the obscure!

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    Could we please have a look at the reverse of the cog wheel breast badge ?

    EDIT: I see it is covered up with a sewn on patch.
    It appears to be a cap badge.........? ! ?
    Last edited by Walkwolf; 09-06-2012 at 06:16 AM.
    Regards,


    Steve.

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    Incredibly rare artifacts! I have never heard even mention of this outfit, much less come across uniforms. Nice pick up!
    William

    "Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."

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    Very nice ,I have seen the badge many time but never a uniform.
    chris

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    You learn something everyday on this forum

    Nick
    "In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem

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