Luftwaffe collector's Best of 2011

[Paul Woodbyrne]

Here is my 3 for 2011 think, i had a thing for leather this year. Paul

[Paul Woodbyrne]

Yellow armband as well. Paul

[pep]

[jacquesf]

Originally Posted by PaulR

Here is mine...

Very nice Paul. Just a question, why are the collar tab missing the single gull, for leutnant? Jacques

[RamJet]

Jacques, it is no Leutnant, it is a Sonderführer.

[jacquesf]

Originally Posted by RamJet

Jacques, it is no Leutnant, it is a Sonderführer.

Thanx, it is obvious I am not a Luftwaffe collector. What differentiates it (green backing) from being field division to being a sonderfuhrer? Jacques

[airborne_steve]

Paul,

Nice technical NCO tunic!! You finally got it. Congrats! If you need to part with it some day let me know. Cheers! Steve

[PaulR]

Originally Posted by jacquesf

Very nice Paul. Just a question, why are the collar tab missing the single gull, for leutnant? Jacques

Hi Jacques,

I am sorry for the late reply.

The sonderfuhrer had three different collar insignia configurations:

The NCO levels wore the tabs with the broken green/silver piping and thread embroidered half wreaths.

The Leutnant through Hauptmann equivalent rankings had the heavy wire embroidered half wreath(with either a silver or gold piping, dependent upon the level of education- Paralegal versus a PhD specialty).

The Major through Oberst equivalent rankings had a similar construction(wire embroidery and same pipings) as the junior officers, but had a full wreath.

The specific ranking of the specialist is seen on the shoulder cords. In my case, the tunic is set up for an Oberleutnant equivalent official.

I hope that helps.

Regards
Paul

Steve,

Thank you for the kind words. I have been looking for an nco ranked admin tunic for a very long time!!! I am so thrilled to have such an awesome gift. I am still stumped at how difficult these are to find.

[martin hall]

A few of my 2011 pick ups , and all the best for the coming New year best martin.

[Тыртырляшка]

Hi all! The last acquisition this year.

[Тыртырляшка]

Also in 2011, I deposited a collection of these hats.
Happy New Year!
Sergey

[RamJet]

Originally Posted by Тыртырляшка

Hi all! The last acquisition this year.

Wow! Congrats! Just great.

[juvatwad]

This was one of my favorite 2011 pick ups, a blue Scho-Ka-Kola tin....

[jacquesf]

Originally Posted by PaulR

Hi Jacques,

I am sorry for the late reply.

The sonderfuhrer had three different collar insignia configurations:

The NCO levels wore the tabs with the broken green/silver piping and thread embroidered half wreaths.

The Leutnant through Hauptmann equivalent rankings had the heavy wire embroidered half wreath(with either a silver or gold piping, dependent upon the level of education- Paralegal versus a PhD specialty).

The Major through Oberst equivalent rankings had a similar construction(wire embroidery and same pipings) as the junior officers, but had a full wreath.

The specific ranking of the specialist is seen on the shoulder cords. In my case, the tunic is set up for an Oberleutnant equivalent official.

I hope that helps.

Regards
Paul

Steve,

Thank you for the kind words. I have been looking for an nco ranked admin tunic for a very long time!!! I am so thrilled to have such an awesome gift. I am still stumped at how difficult these are to find.

Paul , thanx. Jacques