Can anyone please explain to me how the "old warrior chevron" on the ss tunic worked. Who qualified, was it similar to a rank chevron, was it worn by all ranks e/m to officer? Jacques
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Originally posted by jacquesf View Post
It was for those ss members (EM/NCO and officers) who had a ss membership number of 50.000 or lower or for ss men that were members of the NSDAP before 01.01.1933.
These men were considered as "old fighters".
Hope this helps.
Cheers
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That also could include former members of the Hitleryouth who joined on an early date.Comment
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Thanx for the info guys. One other thing, was it an ordinary rank chevron , worn on the right sleeve?
Originally posted by John Pic View PostComment
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Alte Kampfer Winkel
Yes, it was worn on the upper right arm, but the chevron varied depending on the branch. You had variations for the following:
NSFK
SA
Polizei
Allgemine SS
Waffen SS
Additionally, a Chevron w/ pip was added in July 1935 for members of the SS who had been former members of the Military / Polizei before 30 Janauary 1933.
Basically it was 1 cm braid, stitched directly to the uniform or affixed to a matching piece of cloth.
Hope that helps,
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It was a special chevron not just a rank chevron, these today seem to be faked quite a bit.Comment
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Sorry for the necro-post, but I can't seem to find the answer to something on these chevrons. At what point were these chevrons actually instituted? Been searching here and google and coming up short.Comment
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SS Ehrenwinkel "Old Fighters" chevron
Was the Ehrenwinkel worn on the upper left sleeve? I have seen some period photos with a LW member wearing chevrons on their left sleeve? Was the negative reversed?
I am also wondering what the significance of two chevrons is?
Thanks for the info in advance! Always wondered about these!
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