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I noticed that, was they wear of these badges commonplace during the war? I have only seen a few images of LW personnel wearing occupational badges.

Here is the same from my edition, page 296. Slightly different than yours.

Here some more pictures...

The 1943 version has two badges more. The badge to the right of the cuff titles has no designation, this is E-Meßpersonal der Flakartillerie (Entfernungsmesser), issued with and without edge cord, also with golden edge cord.

This page is from the 1943 edition (example). They were updated each year.

'been kinda hoping we'd hear back from Doug on this one....ARE YOU THERE DOUGLAS?

More pictures would be much appreciated! Man lernt nie aus! Always heard, black was the colour for Bautruppen and also RLM, Reichsluftfahrtministerium - stated here: black for Bautruppen - with RLM, stated is "Farbe der Stammtruppe", i.e., the colour of their previous troop (various colours), along with the letters 'RLM' on shoulder boards. Interesting are the etiquette and strict formalities which had to be observed and maintained

Here are a few more pages...

If you want to see any more pictures from this just let me know. I have a Flak Manual coming as well, that should be interesting.

The second photo of the troops in Paris, those look like the Souma S35 tanks. The last two appear to be the Renault F35. Nice looking Parisian as well!

That is quite well known. Also captured uniforms were re-issued. They were either re-tailored, such as Dutch uniforms, as they were a greygreen colour, British battledress suits were popular with U-Boat crews, some of these uniforms were also reproduced for that purpose. French uniforms were issued to RAD and Organisation Todt, etc. Likewise with various steel helmets being issued to auxiliary forces. A lot of French light assault tanks were issued to second line units, such as occupation forces, but their potential was limited, as they were already out of date by 1940. The Sherman was not too popular, even with US forces, as the frontal armour could be easily pierced by the right calibres, and they were notorious for going up in flames almost right away. The Russian T-34s had a good reputation, only their turrets had to be manually turned - too slow, and the Russians did not fit them with a radio system, so therefore, they needed some alterations and adaptation. U-Boot crew were often issued with the British style uniform, jacket and trousers, more likely the denim type. Photo example. Usually fitted with shoulder insignia for the officers and NCOs Another example, centre. The man to the right is wearing the so-called "Lederpäckchen" of German production, as protection against cold and heavy weather. "Beutepanzer", Place de la Concorde. Musicians in the foreground Parade of Panzer troops in Paris using captured French light tanks. Hotchkis or Renault? Paris, after 25. August 1944 Schick à la parisiènne

N.B.: Ehrenbezeigungen mit und ohne Kopfbedeckung (!) With headdress, right hand touches the peak of cap. Without headdress, right hand raised high as in pics. 23 and 24 (Der "Deutsche" Gruß)

It was not uncommon for the Germans to use other countries vehicles and equipment. They suffered from shortages, so it made sense to use the resources available. It probably played hell with logistics though. First picture is a captured US Stuart Light tank, most likely in North Africa. The second is a British Churchill tank, location unknown. Third is the Soviet T-34.

Here are the pictures I promised...I liked the picture that shows the cabinet and where the gear goes. I had a chance to buy such a cabinet several years ago, however shipping would have costed a fortune, way more that the cabinet costed.

Here is a WW2 dated (1942) Luftwaffe Field manual/handbook. Basic information such as marching, saluting, marksmanship and even how to wash yourself. Similar to the soldiers manual the US troops used.

This page just really hurts my head.... great photos but really is like 'wait that isn't right' http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/27-images-captured-sherman-tanks-german-hands.html On the other hand, so glad to see doesn't matter what tank a German Tank Commander has, he is always hanging out the top hatch!

I think the Churchill was captured from Dieppe After the failure of Canadian landing in Dieppe on 22 August 1942, Germans captured 29 Churchills. Only two Churchill with 57mm gun were repaired and used by Pz.Kp.81 and were later incorporated into the II.Abt./Pz.Rgt.100.

Yes I agree Fritz, seems everything is getting harder to find. Third Reich coins, especially the silver ones are getting expensive and the notes are not cheap either.

Here is something I just recently picked up, a pack of 20 - 10,000 Mark notes. 19 are remaining in sequence. Not something you see everyday.

Hi Gild, yes I saw the new one advertised it does look good, not been to the cinema in years so will probably wait to see it on TV

Are you going to watch the new movie that is out in theaters now? Looks pretty good.

Yes, it's a scene from the 2011 film Isoroku Yamamoto C-in-C of the Combined Fleet, depicting the decisive American naval aviation attack on three of Nagumo's aircraft carriers that were central to the Japanese attack plan Akagi, Kaga and Soryuu during the fateful Battle of Midway 4th of June 1942

I will post some more pictures of the interior for you.

I've seen that book offered quite a few times with various editions, 1936, 1939, 1943, prices ranging from 65-90 Euros. Has a brochure type cover. Would be interesting to browse through. The publisher Ernst Mittler is back in business again, after having disappeared from the scene for many years. Their publications are usually marine technology, but also some historical topics.

yea looks like a 1960's B movie but totally correct, the German captured T34's were pretty smart looking too