SS Collar Tabs and Wehrmacht Ranks: A Comprehensive Comparison
Introduction
This article presents a comprehensive overview of the service ranks and collar tabs used by the Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht from April 1942 onwards. Collar tabs, also known as Kragenspiegle, are insignia worn on the collar ends of uniforms to indicate rank and service affiliation.
SS Collar Tabs
The first SS Collar tabs were introduced in April 1942. They featured a black background with silver piping and runic symbols indicating the wearer's rank and unit affiliation. The SS used a unique system of ranks and collar tabs, distinct from those used by the Wehrmacht.
Wehrmacht Ranks
The Wehrmacht, the German armed forces during World War II, used a different system of ranks and collar tabs. These tabs featured a green background with gold or silver piping and various insignia to indicate rank and branch of service. The Wehrmacht ranks were organized in a hierarchical structure, with each rank having a specific collar tab.
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