Infantry Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps – 12th Regiment

Product Description: Original pair of WWII German Infantry Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps – 12th Regiment in excellent condition, featuring white wool infantry piping, silver NCO tress, and rank pips for Oberfeldwebel.  All stitching is intact with no repairs or post-war alterations. Field gray wool shows some very minor moth nips.

Historical Description: The Großdeutschland Division, originally formed as an elite infantry regiment in 1939, became one of Nazi Germany’s most prestigious and heavily equipped units during World War II. Initially serving as a ceremonial guard unit in Berlin, it was rapidly expanded and deployed to frontline combat, distinguishing itself on the Eastern Front. Known for its fierce fighting spirit and superior training, the unit was eventually upgraded to a Panzergrenadier and later Panzer division, often receiving priority access to new equipment. Its soldiers were easily recognized by their distinctive “GD” monogram shoulder boards, a unique insignia that symbolized their elite status within the Wehrmacht. Throughout the war, the Großdeutschland Division played a key role in numerous major battles, including Kursk and the retreat from the Eastern Front, suffering heavy casualties but maintaining a reputation for military effectiveness and loyalty to the regime.

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