1st pattern straps worn ca 1943 ?

[Ernst-H]

Is it possible that individuals wore the first pattern NCO shoulderboards well after the date the 2nd pattern was introduced?

So could the first pattern straps be worn lets say ca 1943/44


maybe on a walking out dress for a stylish minded soldier?

thanks

[Drew Wright]

Ernst:

Yes, absolutely. As a matter of fact, there was a nice late-war picture recently posted on the SS forum of an NCO wearing pre-war straps (pointed ends). The picture was from 44-45, if I'm not mistaken, as was in the field.

Hope this helps,

Drew

[Soldat de Fer]

Hello
I second that .
It was often worn by soldier who wanted to show the veteran status with pre or early war insignias.
Regards
P-Y

[CWP]

Yes, it happened a lot, even until 1945.

[Ernst-H]

thanks !!

[JOHN JONES]

Italy late 44...

[JOHN JONES]

Russia mid - 44

[airborne_steve]

Yes, NCOs and some Jr. EMs (who dare to part with regulations) did wear pre-1938 straps till the end of the war. If you ask me how I know, Brian Davis told me so!

Steve

[Ernst-H]

Thanks for the additional info and John thanks for posting the pictures