As we know there are three different patterns of National sleeve insignia:
(1) The first pattern with the inscription “BIZ ALLA BILEN”, introduced in autumn 1942;
(2) The second pattern with centre bow and arrow, issued sept.1943;
(3) The third printed pattern, issued mid 1944.
My question:
When I analyze period photographes, it appears that the first pattern shield is worn primarly by the Turkestan Legion, while the 2nd pattern shield (white arrow on red-blue background) seems to be mainly worn by men belonging to the 162. Turkistan Division? Is there perhaps indeed a difference to whom it was issued??
And in that case, what about the third shield (I have never seen it worn in a period image)?
Please bear in mind that the TurkEstan Legion and 162. TurkIstan Div. are NOT the same.
After all, the 162. (Turkistan) Infanterie-Division had been formed using the veteran German cadre from the old 162. Infanterie-Division (which had been almost destroyed on the Russian front) and volunteers from the various Ostlegionen (Turkestan, Azerbaijani, Georgian and Armenian Legions).
Thank you!
(1) The first pattern with the inscription “BIZ ALLA BILEN”, introduced in autumn 1942;
(2) The second pattern with centre bow and arrow, issued sept.1943;
(3) The third printed pattern, issued mid 1944.
My question:
When I analyze period photographes, it appears that the first pattern shield is worn primarly by the Turkestan Legion, while the 2nd pattern shield (white arrow on red-blue background) seems to be mainly worn by men belonging to the 162. Turkistan Division? Is there perhaps indeed a difference to whom it was issued??
And in that case, what about the third shield (I have never seen it worn in a period image)?
Please bear in mind that the TurkEstan Legion and 162. TurkIstan Div. are NOT the same.
After all, the 162. (Turkistan) Infanterie-Division had been formed using the veteran German cadre from the old 162. Infanterie-Division (which had been almost destroyed on the Russian front) and volunteers from the various Ostlegionen (Turkestan, Azerbaijani, Georgian and Armenian Legions).
Thank you!
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