Portrait photo of a Allgemeinen-SS Oberscharführer.

[johanis1860]

Hello.
I've added this little portrait photo of a Allgemeinen-SS Oberscharführer.
I have observed that the pips on the rank collar tab are vertically and not diagonal.
I have never seen anything like it,does anyone know if that was in the regulation?
Thanks.
Every opinion and comment is welcome.
Regards, Jannis.

[d'alquen]

Jannis,
Thank you for posting your photo. That collar patch configuration is not a regulation one to the best of my knowledge.
From the collar patch and double straps your man is a cavalry unit member (Reiterstandarte 13). Some of these pre-war SS cavalry units were essentially riding clubs which had a somewhat relaxed relationship with the SS itself. I suspect the arrangement of the stars is the result of a less than strict observance of the rules.

[johanis1860]

Jannis,
Thank you for posting your photo. That collar patch configuration is not a regulation one to the best of my knowledge.
From the collar patch and double straps your man is a cavalry unit member (Reiterstandarte 13). Some of these pre-war SS cavalry units were essentially riding clubs which had a somewhat relaxed relationship with the SS itself. I suspect the arrangement of the stars is the result of a less than strict observance of the rules.

Thank you very much,for your analytical comment.
Regards,Jannis.