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    #16
    Whilst we are on the subject of the Offizier Achselschnur, I thought I should add one observation that might have escaped many: these shoulder chords come in two variants, an earlier aluminium one and a later polyester one but (at least the aluminium ones) they are also SIZED.
    I managed to buy two of these still in their boxes and on the bottom of the boxes there was stamped in ink: Große 1 on the smaller one and Große 3 on the longer one. Unfortunately there does not seem to be any way of telling the size once they have been removed from the boxes (other than in relative terms).
    So if you happen to be bidding on a boxed one on Ebay, ask for the size, which should be written on the bottom of the box.
    The point being that, if you are ever going to wear it, the Achselschnur should not hang below the belt. Here is my friend Benedict on the left and me on the right. I am wearing the smaller Achselschnur and it sits all right, but Benedict's is unfortunately far too long for him (I have been trying to find another aluminium one for him, but I have only come across polyester ones of late)
    Last edited by iannima; 08-27-2005, 03:58 PM.

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      #17
      Very sharp looking Matteo


      I presume the chap to your right is wearing a post 1982 Parade Tunic.

      That is a great looking photo.
      Michael D. GALLAGHER

      M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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        #18
        Originally posted by Michael D. Gallagher
        Very sharp looking Matteo


        I presume the chap to your right is wearing a post 1982 Parade Tunic.

        That is a great looking photo.
        Matteo, was that pic taken at Beltring this year? Cheers, Torsten.

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          #19
          Beltring 2004 actually, as Benedict unfortunately could not make it this year, and I was on my own, hence fewer photographs. But next year, plans are already in motion to terrorise the locals again with our double act and I stress it once again, Torsten: you must come!!

          Incidentally, I remember your saying that you could not come this year because of further offspring being delivered by the stork this summer. Has the stork come already, if that is not too personal a question? I offer my congratulations in that case...

          Michael, both the tunics were picked up from a pile at £2 each, unissued and with no insignia whatsoever in July 2003. Then Benedict and I proceeded to add tons of aluminium to them... I guess Benedict either does not like cuff bars or could not be bothered to stitch them on, and admittedly it is a dreadful job...

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            #20
            Originally posted by iannima
            Beltring 2004 actually, and I stress it once again, Torsten: you must come!!

            Incidentally, I remember your saying that you could not come this year because of further offspring being delivered by the stork this summer. Has the stork come already, if that is not too personal a question? I offer my congratulations in that case...
            ...
            Matteo, yes...thank you. Baby boy Billy Joe Belger arrived on 4th July 2005...and so far he is by far the easiest of my three babies.. I will most certainly try and come to that meeting next year...might have to go with one or more of my children, but it should still be a good weekend out...CHeers, Torsten.

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              #21
              Matteo,

              You and your friend Benedict have done a fantastic job of putting your "Kits" together. Particularly given that they were created from plain vanilla into full blown parade tunics. I know the task had to be laborious. Well done. !!!
              You both have the forums' accolades.

              I hope Benedict is again able to join you next time. And I hope your small group grows. You are in every way, ambassadors for the rest of us. The presence of your small group at the various military shows can only serve to bring more interest to the genre of DDR Militaria.

              That you and Benedict do it in such a professional manner is all the more commendable. And I think I speak for all of us on this forum when I say that.
              Michael D. GALLAGHER

              M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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                #22
                Matteo,
                I think you should not worry that much as far as the officer cord size is concerned. As you will see from the 1981 parade, some officers do wear the cord very low !! (red arrows = low / white ones = high)
                Enjoy the pics :


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                  #23
                  Yes but it looks silly... Benedict and I are a bit maniacal about aesthetics

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by iannima
                    Yes but it looks silly... Benedict and I are a bit maniacal about aesthetics
                    LOL

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                      #25
                      Sorry to resurrect such an old thread but we have photographic evidence of the officer shoulder chord worn with the overcoat by the officers of the Wachregiment:



                      Incidentally this photograph is taken from the following truly stunning website...
                      http://www.augengeradeaus.de/

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                        #26
                        Thank you for posting a link to this site, Matteo

                        Michael D. GALLAGHER

                        M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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                          #27
                          The reason, why with some officers the Achselschnüre hang such low, was: it slidet from the schoulder! We sewed our aiguillette (Achselschnur) with some small stitches on the back of the jacket by height of the scapula firmly. Thus it could not slip and had the prescribed length (the deepest point on height of the Feldbinde).

                          AR-11

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                            #28
                            Hello all, A very good thread and I believe the thread will be useful for all years to come. So I think this thread could use two photos on what the officer cords came in.
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                              #29
                              Final picture...
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                              Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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