Slip on unit number cyphers?

[landsknechte]

Does anyone know under what circumstances the slip on unit number cyphers were worn on the shoulderboards?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Please see this article by Dave for the answer. You need to scroll down to the bottom for the relevant part:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/unif...oards/Rank.htm

Cheers, Ade.