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    #16
    Nice photo's

    What is the function of a Der Spieß ?

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      #17
      My Spieß photograph

      Hello,

      although I don't collect Panzer photographs I found one I kept, because it seemed to be rare. I hope it will find your attention.

      Kind regards

      Köhler
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        #18
        John,

        Thanks! This is an individual portrait postcard size photo - Bill

        Originally posted by JOHNK
        Very Very nice Bill! Thanks for sharing.

        Is this an individual picture or is it out of one of your albums?

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          #19
          I beleive Der Spiess was the highest ranking NCO of a unit. Can somebody please confirm? BTW Howdy John!

          Frank

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            #20
            Frank,

            Correct.....my War Dept German Military Dictionary states the Spiess was the "Top Sergeant"...Top Kick" equivalent of being the First Sergeant on the US Army side. Bill


            Originally posted by Frank Pacheco
            I beleive Der Spiess was the highest ranking NCO of a unit. Can somebody please confirm? BTW Howdy John!

            Frank

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              #21
              Thanks Köhler. But show us the whole picture.

              "Der Spieß", literally translated as the spear. The point of the company, affectionally known as the "Mother" of the company.

              Nice to see you Frank!

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                #22
                Panzer Der Spieß

                Found another hiding in my photo albums. He's not in the black wrapper, but he's still panzer.
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                  #23
                  I'm not going to let this thread die yet! I have two Spiess photos that I will post tomorrow afternoon But I'm going to have to admit that even after a year of collecting and trying hard to work it out I still have not been able to work out what the Hell der Spiess is? I have a recollection it is to do with NCO training?? I havent asked before because its embarrasing and I just cant find it out, but as I have two pictures of them I might as well ask!
                  Matt

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                    #24
                    Panzer Der Spieß

                    Thanks for keeping it alive Matt. I know there has got to be more Panzer Der Spieß pictures out there. Keep 'em coming guys.

                    Here is a long distance shot I found in one of my albums.
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                      #25
                      Panzer Der Spieß

                      Here is a closer look...

                      Actually, upon closer inspection I now wonder if that is a Der Spieß? I only see one piston ring on his sleeve, not two. It looks like he is also wearing the officer candidate stripes on his shoulder boards as well.
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                        #26
                        Here are three more I have in the archives.
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                              #29
                              Non Panzer Der Speiss photo.
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                                #30
                                Thought that one with a field gray jacket could also be interesting.
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