Brigadefuhrer collar tabs for opinion

[BOB COLEMAN]

For me, the police tabs in the photos are on dark green backing, not black.

[Wilhelm Saris]

Bob is right, the photographs where these collar-patches are worn by the police-officers do show
the bright green color (not black), introduced with an order from July 1942. This type is known
as Kragenspiegel nach SS Muster. A few months earlier (about April) the collar-patches for
the SS - from the ranks upwards as Brigadeführer - were changd slightly, designed by Egon Jantke.

Since later war (about mid 1943) also the TeNo did wear SS like collar-patches. With three oakleaves,
but upon green, was for Landesführer der TN und Generalmajor der Polizei. The embroidery
was golden colored.

[greimers]

I appreciate that the photos shown do exhibit this style on Police green, perhaps this photo showing black backing?

[BOB COLEMAN]

I appreciate that the photos shown do exhibit this style on Police green, perhaps this photo showing black backing?

Yes, that is the black backed tab. However, the tunic being worn is the gray SS tunic evidenced by the SS sleeve eagle being worn. An officer holding ranks in both the SS and Police would have uniforms for both organizations in his closet.

[greimers]

That was my point Bob, this style of embroidered tab in SS wear