Help With German Photos - Page 3

PsyWar.Org · 26-02-2008, 05:37 PM

As has been said the white summer tunic is Heer. And I think he's a Generalmajor judging by the shoulder boards.

PsyWar.Org · 26-02-2008, 07:20 PM

PS He could also be a Major (probably Artillery) but it's hard to be sure with the collar tabs being missing from the tunic and the photo being B&W. It depends whether the piping on the cap is silver, gold, or white.

cash_13 · 26-02-2008, 09:34 PM

It looks like he is embarking on a ship, is this relevant?

Slipdigit · 27-02-2008, 12:11 AM

Looked at my book, German Army Uniforms and Insignia 1933-1945, by Davis.

As stated above, it is New Style Summer Tunic, authorized to be worn 1 Apr to 30 Sep, as a Walking Out uniform, oridinary Dress Uniform at the Officer's Mess and clubs, social functions or at sporting events as a spectator. It could be worn by all officers, including Field Marshal and Beamten with an officer rank.

Rank was indicated by shoulder boards only, there were no collar patches worn. A white emblem was worn on the right breast, it was gilt for generals and above.

There were no white trousers worn with this coat.

Paul Reed · 27-02-2008, 08:51 PM

Thanks for that Jeff.

karltrowitz · 23-09-2008, 10:30 PM

The gun looks like a 28cm Neu Bruno rail gun.

Smudger Jnr · 24-09-2008, 08:14 AM

I would concur with Jeff and Phywar,

The shoulder boards would appear to be that of a General Major and he has also been awarded the Deutsch Kreuz, which ranks only below that of a Ritter Kreuz.

I also agree that the Cannon photo is that of a 24 cm Theodor Bruno Kanone (Eisenbahn)

Tom

Paul Reed · 25-09-2008, 06:10 PM

Thanks for that.

26-02-2008, 05:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
PsyWar.Org Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Bay, CA, USA Posts: 147	As has been said the white summer tunic is Heer. And I think he's a Generalmajor judging by the shoulder boards. __________________

26-02-2008, 07:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
PsyWar.Org Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Bay, CA, USA Posts: 147	PS He could also be a Major (probably Artillery) but it's hard to be sure with the collar tabs being missing from the tunic and the photo being B&W. It depends whether the piping on the cap is silver, gold, or white. __________________

27-02-2008, 12:11 AM	#24 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,634	Looked at my book, German Army Uniforms and Insignia 1933-1945, by Davis. As stated above, it is New Style Summer Tunic, authorized to be worn 1 Apr to 30 Sep, as a Walking Out uniform, oridinary Dress Uniform at the Officer's Mess and clubs, social functions or at sporting events as a spectator. It could be worn by all officers, including Field Marshal and Beamten with an officer rank. Rank was indicated by shoulder boards only, there were no collar patches worn. A white emblem was worn on the right breast, it was gilt for generals and above. There were no white trousers worn with this coat. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag * Last edited by Slipdigit; 27-02-2008 at 09:08 PM.

27-02-2008, 08:51 PM	#25 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 3,142	Thanks for that Jeff. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

23-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
karltrowitz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posts: 14	The gun looks like a 28cm Neu Bruno rail gun. __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/middixgunners/ Chamberlain seemed such a nice old gentleman that I thought I would give him my autograph. ---Adolf Hitler If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through. ---General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett

26-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
cash_13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coulsdon Surrey UK Posts: 232	It looks like he is embarking on a ship, is this relevant?

24-09-2008, 08:14 AM	#27 (permalink)
Smudger Jnr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spandau, Berlin, Germany Posts: 249	I would concur with Jeff and Phywar, The shoulder boards would appear to be that of a General Major and he has also been awarded the Deutsch Kreuz, which ranks only below that of a Ritter Kreuz. I also agree that the Cannon photo is that of a 24 cm Theodor Bruno Kanone (Eisenbahn) Tom

25-09-2008, 06:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 3,142	Thanks for that. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

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