Has everybody ever seen such a unit badge? The seller said it was on a Gegirgsjäger cap behind the Edelweiß
The badge is 20mm in diameter
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The badge is 20mm in diameter
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Thorsten, it is a unit symbol for a GJ unit, but I confess I am not certain which unit, or whether it was for a regiment or a division...
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THAT IS THE ( CHAMOIS BADGE ) ,THIS BADGE WAS ODSERVED BEING WORN ON THE CAP OF THE DIVISIONAL COMMANDER GENERAL RINGEL ( 5 MOUNTAIN DOVISION ) IN CRETE 1941 ALSO WAS THE UNAUTHORIZED EMBLEM OF THE TACTICAL DIVISION
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wow that was fast. Thank you very much for the information.
Has someone a picture where I can see this emblem in wear?
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It's the divisional insignia of the 5 Gebirgs Division. i've not seen it in button form like this only as a stick pinCollecting German award documents, other paperwork and photos relating to Norway and Finland.Comment
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Very cool!
Here's the tactical symbol for 5 Gebirgs Division, as it would appear on their vehicles !Comment
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Alpine Antelope.
Glenn"A Man's Got to Know His Limitations"Comment
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nice example Glenn top notch quality wool
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teach a man to use the "search" function on the WAF and you feed him for a lifetime.Comment
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Very nice cap Glenn! But mine badge is quite different from yours. Is mine a known variation of this badge?
Was it really worn on the Bergmütze?
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Originally posted by Mado View Post
I would think there would be several variations of this tradition badge. As mentioned,the one you posted looks more like a button.
There are several period photos of tradition badges being worn on all types of hat's.
Glenn"A Man's Got to Know His Limitations"Comment
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Has anybody a picture of my badge in wear or mounted on a GJ cap?
Would really love to see it.
Regards
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Grüß Gott Thorsten und Gebirglers,
That's an interesting "Gams" button. The typical unit badge worn by members of the 5. Gebirgsdivision is usually like the one the cap that Glenn posted. I've not seen one like this. Perhaps your button was actually used as buttons on the front of a Bergmütze? Here's a photo of a Gebirgsjäger from the 1. Gebirgsdivision with Edelweiss buttons on his Bergmütze:
Here's one of my Bergmützen with an EISMEERSTRASSE badge on it. The badge is a screw back type:
HURRA DIE GAMS!
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Grüß Gott Patrick,
thank you very much for the pictures. Very nice caps!
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