Possible Labor Service Photos

[Guardian 5]

Hello Gents,

These photos would seem to depict individuals serving with the Labor Service in West Germany in the early 1950s. Thoughts?

Thanks,
TJ

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[Gordon Craig]

TJ,

Interesting photos. The insignia on the helmets is a new on me. Nico should be able to make some good comments on these pictures.

Regards,

Gordon

[Proud Kraut]

Helmet insignia looks like the "Allgemeines Abzeichen" (General insignia) of the Labor Service Units (LSU), later: Civilian Service Units (CSU).

[HPL2008]

Hello Gents,

These photos would seem to depict individuals serving with the Labor Service in West Germany in the early 1950s. Thoughts?]

Yes; as said above, definitely LSU/CSU.

Here's a very informative site on that subject, especially when it comes to uniforms and insignia (German language):

http://www.usarmygermany.com/ext/LaborService/

Another example for such helmets in wear can be seen here (12th picture down):

http://www.usarmygermany.com/ext/Lab...ice/bilder.htm

[Guardian 5]

Gentlemen,

Outstanding feedback and references. Thanks very much for the help.

All the best,
TJ