Unique SS Memorial Oak Tree Planting Photo...

[Hundestaffel]

As Oak was synonymous with / an integral part of various SS Artifacts (including the ever controversial SS "Wooden Casket"), I thought many here would enjoy this somewhat unique SS Oak (Tree) related photo I recently was fortunate enough to obtain. The reverse of the photo reads:

In Holten (a little town near Oberhausen)

Für einen gefallenen SS-Kameraden wird eine Eiche gepflanzt.

An oak is planted for a fallen SS-Kamerad


"Hundestaffel"

[Hundestaffel]

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[C.Reinhardt]

Really interesting photo! Correct me if I'm wrong but the oak-leaf is a symbol of immortality, faithfulness, and pertinacity in Germanic Kultur. Makes sense when planted in remembrance for fallen Kameraden.

[Michael Fay]

Very nice.
thank you for showing it.

[Alex Stefanut]

Super!

[Hundestaffel]

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[Bill Hughes]

Oak Tree

Those guys will be busy planting forests in a few years!

[max history]

The oak was a symbol of strength in military use. Oakleaves formed part of senior rank collar insignia for the Wehrmacht, SA and SS. The Reichsführer-SS also wore oakleaves on his shoulder boards.
Great candid photo.
Max.

[Anthony Evans]

most of the high ranks all had oak leaves to denote their power. I think Goering's and the SA and HJ all had the same design

[Hundestaffel]

Thankx for all the comments / compliments everyone....


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[IchHattEinenKameraden]

A very touching photograph, thank you for displaying it on here.

[Hundestaffel]

Thankx IchHattEinenKameraden....

Would anyone else happen to have any SS / Oak related photos ??? If so, please do not hesitate to post them in this thread....


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