Verbandsabzeichen-Arm Shields of the Bundeswehr

[Guardian 5]

Last, but certainly not least, the Engineers.

Again, my thanks to Marc for sharing more great examples from his collection.

I apologize for getting out of sequence and hope that this doesn't prove to be too much of a distractor. I am also to blame for any mislabeled images that may have found there way here. As always, I rely on the BRD Forum to keep me straight.

All the best - TJ

[Collectinsteve]

It's funny how you can buy a pile of one Lehr or Schule badge for a few Euros, but don't ever see some of the others at any price. Well, I suppose this is what makes collecting these badges fun

I second TJ's vote on the missile school border!

Steve

[Combat Trucker]

@ TJ;

Looking at the pictures of your patches, were there ever any for the Transport Corps?

Remember, "Without our assets, your a** sits!"

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

We often speak of these "school" badges without considering what the difference is between those who wear an "S" and those who wear an "L" on their shield. My understanding has always been that the "S" stands for larger established schools such as the officers school and the NCO school. Those that wear an "L" would be smaller schools for teaching specific skills. One example of this would be the shield worn by "Fallschirmjager-Lehr- und Versuchskompanie 909". Anyone have any other thoughts?

Regards,

Gordon

[Asbjoern]

Gordon, to my knowledge the "S" is worn by the school personnel itself while the "L" by those serving in the training battalions assigned to the school . Therefore there are patches with S and L for almost every school - if I remember correct only the Fernspähschule (?) has no Lehrbattalion .

Jens

[Marc Sherriff]

Gordon, to my knowledge the "S" is worn by the school personnel itself while the "L" by those serving in the training battalions assigned to the school . Therefore there are patches with S and L for almost every school - if I remember correct only the Fernspähschule (?) has no Lehrbattalion .

Jens

That is the correct answer, saved me from writing it. The Panzer school has the 9th PzLehrBde as the training and demonstration unit, they all wear the letter L badge. A version of the standard divisional badge (3.PzDiv) with a yellow edge does exist and was worn (I do not have a date).

I have not come across a Transport School (except LL) although there are Transport Training units in the Divisional ORBAT.

As the structure of the BW changed so did the designation (title) of some of the Units. Maybe a post for another time.

[speedytop]

Hi Combat Trucker,

... were there ever any for the Transport Corps?

Please see Post 134.
There were two technical schools (S), both with school troops (L). One for Instandsetzungstruppe (maintenance), one for Nachschubtruppe (supply and transport).

Uwe

[Marc Sherriff]

Hi Combat Trucker,



Please see Post 134.
There were two technical schools (S), both with school troops (L). One for Instandsetzungstruppe (maintenance), one for Nachschubtruppe (supply and transport).

Uwe

I had forgotten that the tech school also included supply, (Technische Schule des Heeres und Fachschule des Heeres für Technik; Nachschubschule des Heeres) however the other School was Medical and had a slightly different colour blue border.

Marc

[Combat Trucker]

Hi Combat Trucker,



Please see Post 134.
There were two technical schools (S), both with school troops (L). One for Instandsetzungstruppe (maintenance), one for Nachschubtruppe (supply and transport).

Uwe

I wouldn't mind getting one of these and it's associated technician badge....

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

I've removed this post as I need more time to study these badges and confirm what I had said here previously.

Regards,

Gordon

[Guardian 5]

Team - These patches are mis-labeled. They represent the Luftlande und Lufttransport Schule or Airborne and Air Transport School.

My thanks to Marc for pointing out this oversight.

All the best - TJ

[Uncle Kurt]

My badge,
Fallschirmjäger Btl. 253 Nagold

[Uncle Kurt]

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[Marc Sherriff]

I see from your badge that the Airborne Anti Tank unit has been reformed, can you tell us when this was please?

Marc

[Uncle Kurt]

I think with the introduction of KRAKA (paratroopers car)
and the weapon system TOW und MILAN probably at the beginning of the 70th!