Penal battalion question

[jacquesf]

Does anyone knows what the regulations was in the penal batallions regarding the wear of rank insignia, ribbons, awards or campaign shield together with the neutral grey piped shoulder straps. Any assistance would be highly appreciated.
Jacques

[Johnny R]

Penal battalion is sort of a blanket term- there were many different types of punishment units, see the third post- They all seem to have different regulations and some were at Divison level etc.

http://www.feldgrau.net/forum/viewto...p?f=66&t=25023

[Montgomery Burns]

In Afrika the Germans used such a battalion,,,,

they seem to fight beyond they're duty in Africa.

I have a german book from Paul Carell ( die wüsten Füchse )
speaking very positive about such an unit .

If aim not mistaken ,,( its long time ago )
I look it up

regards kay

[MilitaryCollect]

Penal battalion question

Clothing insert from Rgt. 961 (999 Afrika Leichte Div.).

[MilitaryCollect]

Penal battalion question

Tropical clothing insert from Rgt. 961 (999 Afrika Leichte Div.).

[MilitaryCollect]

Penal battalion question

Hello,

Yes, there were diffrences in the dress of men from the 999 Le. Afrika Regiment 961 and 962. Will attempt to find a reference book and post photos.

Best Wishes,

C.

[MilitaryCollect]

Penal battalion question

Hello,

Below is the text from "AFRIKAKORPS", Tropical Uniforms of the German Army 1940-1945, by Scipion & Bastien.

C.

[PaulR]

Does anyone knows what the regulations was in the penal batallions regarding the wear of rank insignia, ribbons, awards or campaign shield together with the neutral grey piped shoulder straps. Any assistance would be highly appreciated.
Jacques

Are you just looking for Heer Penal regs or Luftwaffe?

[jacquesf]

Thank you for the replies. Still not clear on what was allowed to be worn and what not. It seems that all insignia was removed in the DAK example. Paul, I guess the principle between Heer and Luft would be quite similar. Please share information if you have. Jacques

[PaulR]

Here is some LW stuff (insignia).

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...t=disciplinary