Black Panzer Wrap

**BenVK** · 05-08-2013, 08:19 PM

Buttons were machine sewn on so bear that in mind when restoring these things.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-08-2013 08:19 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**don_kihotis7** · 05-09-2013, 09:26 AM

by oksnevad_2

Nice Chris!

Do you plan to do it yourself, or is it time to get the wife involved?

Unfortunately sewing is the only thing that i do my self as my wife can't help. She does the cooking etc so i don't complain

I will either do it my self or take it to a tailor lady.
Thanks Ben for the tip but unfortunately i don't have a machine.

**Glenn66** · 05-09-2013, 01:10 PM

Why does the wrap have a KVK ribbon in the button hole? I would have expected an EK ribbon.

**don_kihotis7** · 05-09-2013, 01:27 PM

Hi Glenn, it is not unusual. Have seen it on many tunics.

**HPL2008** · 05-09-2013, 02:41 PM

by don_kihotis7

Hi Glenn, it is not unusual. Have seen it on many tunics.

Absolutely; there were countless types of duties/assignments in which active-duty soldiers of every rank could win a KVK II: Recruitment, training, signals, transport, supply/logistics, repair/maintenance, EOD, medical, intelligence, admin/staff work etc. etc.

The EK was awarded for bravery and military leadership, and the KVK was awarded for literally every other kind of achievements/meritorious service in the interest of the war effort.

**oradour** · 05-09-2013, 06:48 PM

by Adrian Stevenson

Hi Ben, the yellow braid loops will be for Kompanie designation. This was an unofficial practise used by many units, not just Panzer. Enclosed is a pic of a shoulder strap from my collection. Use of this was not exclusive to the Heer: even the British Army's 1st battl, The Border Regt did it. Just a quick and easy way to show who was who and it helped build esprit de coprs.Hi Chris, well done on your purchase!Cheers, Ade.

A practice that is still alive in the Bundeswehr ! Coloured material behind the beret badge, as those cords on the shoulder straps now signify waffenfarbe...... Stunning wrap Chris, well done on obtaining it !......had one once many moons ago !
Prost ! Steve.

**don_kihotis7** · 05-11-2013, 09:02 PM

by oradour

A practice that is still alive in the Bundeswehr ! Coloured material behind the beret badge, as those cords on the shoulder straps now signify waffenfarbe...... Stunning wrap Chris, well done on obtaining it !......had one once many moons ago !
Prost ! Steve.

Thanks mate. If you have pics from your wrap please share