Can't identify uniform
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Can't identify uniform
We have been trying to identify this uniform and have been unsuccessful. Does anyone recognize the collar insignias?
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that I was told my father was part of a panzer unit, but I can't find any uniforms that resemble this one. I have asked a number of people to help indentify this and have been told it's from WW1 (even though I know my dad was in WW11) and someone else said it was the postal police. I can't find anything to back that up either. I am sure if anyone can identify it, it will be someone from this site. Thanks for looking.wil wrote:We have been trying to identify this uniform and have been unsuccessful. Does anyone recognize the collar insignias?
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Is it definitely German? I spent a good hour trying to find that emblem, but couldn't. Anything to narrow down the search!
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Looks like insignia for an employee at the railroads. Doesn't look German, though.
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He is definitely German and this photograph was taken in Germany. I wish I had more information to give you but I thank you very much for the time you spent looking.Tom Houlihan wrote:Is it definitely German? I spent a good hour trying to find that emblem, but couldn't. Anything to narrow down the search!
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I vote for railroads, also.B Hellqvist wrote:Looks like insignia for an employee at the railroads. Doesn't look German, though.
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This insignia, I think, is exactly like that for the Straßenbahn. The lightning flashes presumably indicated that they are electrified. I don't think you see those on the Reichsbahn.
I've since found this link
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... p?t=512561
there is a link to a photo at the bottom of the page.
I've since found this link
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... p?t=512561
there is a link to a photo at the bottom of the page.
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Hello Storm39,
This is Wil's wife as I am taking care of this for him. On behalf of both of us, I would like to thank you so much for your time and effort. We have done some more investigation and have confirmed Wil's father did work on a street trolley in Germany after the war. Without your assistance we never would have found the answers and we can't thank you enough.
The members of this site are very generous with their time and knowledge and we thank all of you.
Sincerely,
Robin
This is Wil's wife as I am taking care of this for him. On behalf of both of us, I would like to thank you so much for your time and effort. We have done some more investigation and have confirmed Wil's father did work on a street trolley in Germany after the war. Without your assistance we never would have found the answers and we can't thank you enough.
The members of this site are very generous with their time and knowledge and we thank all of you.
Sincerely,
Robin
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Hi Robin
I'm pleased I was able to help.
I'm pleased I was able to help.