Now I've recently received this 1963-dated piped officers tunic. As far as my impression goes, these were mainly used for parades. The most logical option as for the insignia is the earlier (<1966) collar tabs and Armelpatten.
As these are hard to find (and expensive), I started wondering about other possibilities. What about the early (>1956) collar tabs for service? Were they already using their piped uniforms for dienst in 1963? The earliest I've seen in that configuration was an NCO's uniform of 1965...
The third option is a set of metal insignia, which were (according to Walther) used from 1966 on. I guess this is historically most incorrect?
Any suggestions as to what is possible, and what not? I already know which fit best and worst, but just wondering what is actually a possible combination.
As these are hard to find (and expensive), I started wondering about other possibilities. What about the early (>1956) collar tabs for service? Were they already using their piped uniforms for dienst in 1963? The earliest I've seen in that configuration was an NCO's uniform of 1965...
The third option is a set of metal insignia, which were (according to Walther) used from 1966 on. I guess this is historically most incorrect?
Any suggestions as to what is possible, and what not? I already know which fit best and worst, but just wondering what is actually a possible combination.
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