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5th GJ Question.....

gebirgsjager6thss

gebirgsjager6thss

Battalion Commander
Hi all,
Very simple question. Did the soldiers of the 5th wear the cap Edelweiss with the unit badge or did they wear it in place of the Edelweiss?
If they wore both,where did they place the unit badge?
Hope to hear from someone on this,
GJ
 
Hi Ric,

I have my 5th Gebirgs Sani's divisional insignia just behind the edelweiss on the cap. I know I had seen a photo reference or read somewhere that this was the location where it was worn. The info may have come from Nomad when I bought the insignia. Sorry I can't remember the source with certainty.

Jamie
 
As Jamie stated, the Gamsbock, or any other GJ unit emblem, would be worn usually behind the Edelweiss...though I have seen some pins in front.

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Hurra die Gams!

PK
 
I looked through my Headgear of Hitler's Germany Vol1 by Halcomb & Saris and it shows several unit emblems worn with the Edelweiss, some in front of the Edelweiss some behind. One worn in front was the "Enzian" badge. The Hochgebirgs-Kompanie 1, eagle feathers were presented to their men as the eagle feathers were the sign of this unit.
 
Hi Harold,

Do you know if placement of the badges was at the discretion of the individual or was it decided on a unit basis?

Jamie
 
It doesn't really say, I would say it would be a unit thing, but I could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time. Maybe the guru's over on the WAF forum might have a more definate idea
 
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