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German uniform question

SLICK7

SLICK7

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I have several DiD figures. I notice that sometimes the wound badge is on the inside of the left breast pocket and sometimes on the left side of the same pocket. Is one incorrect?

My other question is the breast eagle. Example: On Major Achbach the eagle is above the right pocket and on Wittmann it is on the left sleeve. Can anyone explain the difference??
 
as far as the eagle-it goes on the arm for ss troops and on the breast for regular heer troops. the wound badge is generally on the lower part of the left breast pocket either on the right or left side of the pocket depending on other battle insignia awarded.-hope this helps
john
 
Correct. There is an individual eagle design for each branch of the service as well.

Where the Wound badge sits on the lower left breast pocket is indeed dictated by the other medals present. This can become quite complex on a veteran's uniform.

Civilian decorations could also be worn by personnel who were awarded them during (or before) active service. An example would be medals awarded by the Spanish to Germans during the Spanish Civil War could be worn by Luftwaffe personnel in addition to German awarded medals based on Spanish Civil War service (Such as the several versions of the Spanish Cross).

This is a very complex area of study and, like many other aspects of German uniforms, there is copious photographic evidence of myriad variations.
 
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And dispite regulations you will find pictures where medals are worn contrary to regulations
 
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