I was wondering if the SS-Feldgendarmerie used the regular eagle or the police eagle after 1943. My upcoming reenactment unit is putting on a late war impression (1943) and would like to know what eagle was used. Since I was told that after 1944 the double cuff title was disbanned, what about the Police eagle? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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There is a well known picture of some 'Handschar' MPs wearing the Gendarmerie sleeve eagle above the Croat shield,the picture must have been taken in 43-44 if that helps answer your question.
Cheers,Ian. -
Hi Wilhelm, I can help you with this one too
The photo Ian mentions is a well known one and indeed will originate from that time span.
The regulations regarding concerning the sleeve eagle were from August 1942 until October 1944 the orange Police sleeve eagle was worn. After that date the standard SS sleeve eagle was used. But you have to bear in mind that many men wore the SS eagle proir to this date.
Cheers, Ade.Comment
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