The Marshals Baton Thread!

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I believe nazi general von paulitz was told by Hitler , he would get his baton when he took stalingrad, of course he was also to become a field marshall , but of course we all know where all that ended up. I have seen Goerings baton at west point decades ago.

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Zoom on Keitel's formal baton

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Zoom on Keitel's formal baton

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Of the same set of photos during Hitler's meeting with Mannerheim in Finland. Once more, Generalfeldmarschall Keitel.

(Photo credits to http://sa-kuva.fi)

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Close up on the baton

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Reichmarschall Göring and Generaloberst Udet.

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Two interesting details on this great photo: first of all, Generalfeldmarschall von Blomberg carrying the formal baton (as well his PO/b with diamonds). Secondly, Mussolini is also displaying the diamond badge on the uniform.

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Generalfeldmarschall Gerd von Rundstedt

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GM Kesselring with the daily baton.

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Goring's RM baton.

Regards,
Sepp.

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Goring's RM baton at 40' era vs. Present

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Generalfeldmarschall von Blomberg and Hitler, 1938.

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Two more of H. Göring and his GM baton.