Diplomatic / gov't officials shoulder boards

[DKNYC71]

Dear Friends,

I have a question regarding shoulder boards worn by diplomats and government officials. Does anyon know the designation of the color underlays? I have observed dark blue / black, light blue, white, and red. The books (Bender and another book published in the early 80s) specify that dark blue/black underlay is for diplomatic service. However there also exists white and red, the white is also observed on the dark blue/black uniforms (so it is not just for summer tunics). Does anyone know what the white and red underlays designate?? Perhaps a certain government ministry??? All help is much appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!
Dave

[Laurence Strong]

Angolia states that the "wine-red underlay was for an administrative official" (pg103)

"a white underlay fabric was commonly used when the edge was covered" (pg104)

Source "In the service of the Reich"

[DKNYC71]

Angolia states that the "wine-red underlay was for an administrative official" (pg103)

"a white underlay fabric was commonly used when the edge was covered" (pg104)

Source "In the service of the Reich"

I had read that comment ""a white underlay fabric was commonly used when the edge was covered" (pg104)" however, I am not sure what exactly this means? White has been observed on the dark blue tunics and overcoats for government officials, but what branch of government or specialization it represents?

[DKNYC71]

Wehrmacht Uniforms and Insignia Forum > Diplomatic / gov't officials shoulder boards

Anyone famiiar wih the white piping???

[Laurence Strong]

UM dated 15.12.1938 for the field-grey uniform for Administrative personnel

Justic Admin - Wine red
Postal Admin - orange
Traffic Admin - Light red
All other Admin - Light Grey hell grau

Pg104

Could this be what you are seeing? Light grey would show up as a white color in a B&W piccie.