Deutsche Reichsbahn 1924-45: A Study in Pictures - Page 2 - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Diane · 01-30-2006, 04:07 PM

Here is a comparison between the two styles of German Railway BeVo collar tabs. The postwar style was officially adopted in 1948 for use by the Reichsbahn in the Western Zones of Germany.

Notice the subtle design differences and color variation. The gold embroidery is more "bronze" in the postwar design.

I bet Michael Aubin has a lot of stuff that he hasn't shared with us yet. How about it?

Sincerely,

Diane

www.brandenburghistorica.com

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Peter A Larson · 02-10-2006, 04:32 PM

Ok guys and Lady Diane. Ive dug out this tunic, I believed it was post war, But after seeing this Thread is It Private 3rd Reich Railway Tunic? The only markings, are on the buttons circular from left to right N E COUPANT PAS LE FIL This seems like French to me. All comments and opinons wanted. Thanks, Pete

Peter A Larson · 02-10-2006, 04:34 PM

2nd picture

Peter A Larson · 02-10-2006, 04:35 PM

3 collar tabs

Peter A Larson · 02-10-2006, 04:36 PM

last picture collar tab. There are no shoulder boards on this tunic

02-10-2006, 09:49 PM

Hi Guys,
This is the only piece I have that has to do with the Reichsbahn - a Female Railway Staff Service Badge, silver class. I can't remember seeing too many of these around. If my memory serves me, I believe these were circa 1944.
ERIC

02-10-2006, 09:51 PM

Reverse:

Peter A Larson · 02-10-2006, 10:57 PM

my Reichsbahn visor

wvdparis2 · 02-11-2006, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter A Larson

Ok guys and Lady Diane. Ive dug out this tunic, I believed it was post war, But after seeing this Thread is It Private 3rd Reich Railway Tunic? The only markings, are on the buttons circular from left to right N E COUPANT PAS LE FIL This seems like French to me. All comments and opinons wanted. Thanks, Pete

Hello Pete,
difficult to say because your pics are dark but it seems to be the 1924-35 Reichsbahn tunic. Here is pic of one with its original pre 1935 tabs.
Yours seems to have received the post 1936 tabs (period done ?) but never the new shoulderboards !
hope this helps...

wvdparis2 · 02-11-2006, 07:13 AM

same one with 1935-36 insignias (100% period done)

wvdparis2 · 02-11-2006, 07:16 AM

an other one with the 1936-41 insignias

wvdparis2 · 02-11-2006, 07:21 AM

this one has been period modified from a Tailor to looks coser like the cut of the post 1935 tunics (new collar, buttons, insignias,...). Some eaven received new breast pockets !

hajo · 02-27-2006, 10:36 AM

Dear Reichsbahn experts,

may any of you explain to me or give me a hint to a reference file about those shoulder boards "Major - style" (2 bottom loops and 5 side loops) completely in blue with blue/yellow upper underlay and blue bottom underlay? I can find those in no reference file and also could find no explanation for the ranks they are meant for.

Thank you very much in advance!

Best regards
Hajo

Diane · 03-01-2006, 10:29 AM

Hello Hajo,

Do you mean these shoulder boards?

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=140393&page=2

Perhaps RBD PAris / Micharl Aubin can provide us with a list of ranks & pay grades? It is such a complicate subject!

Here are some collar tabs from my collection:

I will post some more later.

Cheers,

Diane

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Diane · 03-01-2006, 10:35 AM

Hey Railway fans!

Here are two early Reichsbahn collar tabs circa 1924-36 followed by a 1942 pattern without the swastika!

I would really like to know the history of the last pair. I examined them closely and there has never been a swastika embroidered onto the material. The pair came to me unissued (from factory stock) with thread holding them together.

Perhaps Michael Aubin can explain them?

Thanks for looking!

Diane

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