Single Heer Stabsgefreiter Rank Chevron

Product Description:  A rare and well-preserved Heer (German Army) Stabsgefreiter rank chevron from the Second World War, featuring a finely woven silver rank pip affixed to folded bullion tape on dark green wool backing. Worn on the upper sleeve of the standard service tunic, this insignia denotes the rank of Stabsgefreiter within the Wehrmacht. The bullion tape remains crisp and bright, while the pip is securely attached and free of fraying, indicating minimal wear and excellent overall condition. An increasingly scarce example, ideal for collectors of WWII German militaria or historical military insignia.

Historical Description: Among the vast array of military, civil, political and paramilitary uniformed organizations that proliferated during the Third Reich, rank was indicated in a myriad of ways. Many organizations used a system of rank insignia that was applied to the uniform, using collar or sleeve patches, or shoulder boards. Most military organizations used sleeve patches, often in the form of pips or chevrons, for enlisted ranks, sometimes with matching special collar tabs. NCO ranks were usually indicated with Tresse on collars and shoulder boards, while officer ranks were generally indicated with shoulder boards and generic “officer” collar tabs, with special rank-specific collar tabs for the highest ranks. The sleeve ranks were made in countless forms. Some organizations, such as the Waffen-SS, used an organizational color for the backing of all sleeve ranks, while other military branches, such as the German Army, issued sleeve ranks during wartime with backings that matched the color of the uniform. Ranks were made for all manner of specialized uniform parts, including black uniforms worn by armored vehicle crews, tropical uniforms, and even camouflage uniforms, which had their own special rank system for officers and NCOs.

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