M44 Straps... rarer the better

[Blue Division]

It would be a sub-unit of the regiment, such as a battalion or company possibly.

Thanks..Schulterklappen.

The M-40 was stationed at the Blau Division
regards

Antonio

[Maxoumilitaria]

EM Pionier boards with a field modification to turn them into NCO boards. Interesting to see that an additional backing has then be added.

[90th Light]

EM Pionier boards with a field modification to turn them into NCO boards. Interesting to see that an additional backing has then be added.

Interesting, I wonder if it is a transition model of the board ???

Chris

[Maxoumilitaria]

Interesting, I wonder if it is a transition model of the board ???

I don't think it was done in the factory: the button hole in the additional backing isn't stitched, which means this extra layer has been added later. I think it's just a field modification to re-inforce the original board, which are classic M44.

[90th Light]

I don't think it was done in the factory: the button hole in the additional backing isn't stitched, which means this extra layer has been added later. I think it's just a field modification to re-inforce the original board, which are classic M44.

Good point, I had not noticed that and agree with you,

Chris

[Maxoumilitaria]

These Aufklärung / Kavallerie NCO boards for an Offizier-Anwärter (Officer candidate) arrived today.

The Offizier-Anwärter loops look very new compared to the rest so either the NCO stopped using the boards soon after adding them or it has been added post-war. Not sure.

Max

[galizien41]

Very nice addition.

[Maxoumilitaria]

Just received this pair of boards that was missing in my collection: NCO Panzer in black cloth (in this particular case Panzerjäger).

[galizien41]

Neat straps Max!

[Maxoumilitaria]

Thanks Jerry! I'm indeed really happy with them !

[Lenny W]

Nice additions there Max,I love this thread

[heinrich66]

Just received this pair of boards that was missing in my collection: NCO Panzer in black cloth (in this particular case Panzerjäger).

Good to see my old boards again

[lentz]

Hello good Sirs,

I have recently picked up this single shoulder strap. The quality of the chain stitching and placement of the unit number put me in doubt a little bit.

I have also never seen the Y stitching that has been used to attach both pieces of wool. Most of the M44 straps have ZigZag stitching, don't they?

As for the unit, would that be Heeres-Artillerie-Abteilung 672?

Regards, Damien

[Johnny R]

"672" would match three artillery units and two army Flak units.

[galizien41]

Neat shoulder strap Damien. It is definitely original and looks to be period application, most likely field done by the soldier, etc. with the stitching.

I see what your mean about the stitching to attach the tongue, yes usually ZigZag, but in this case yours seems to be 100% period done.

Hello good Sirs,

I have recently picked up this single shoulder strap. The quality of the chain stitching and placement of the unit number put me in doubt a little bit.

I have also never seen the Y stitching that has been used to attach both pieces of wool. Most of the M44 straps have ZigZag stitching, don't they?

As for the unit, would that be Heeres-Artillerie-Abteilung 672?

Regards, Damien