WW2 German Army Heer Panzer Jager Regiment Officer Collar Tabs
SKU: GERMAN ARMY HEER PANZER JAGER REGIMENT OFFICER COLLAR TABS Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer Year: 1940's
Size / Dimensions: 3"X 1.5"
Materials / Construction: Silver Bullion
Condition: Near Mint
Price: $300.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: DMZ-250
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an original WW2 German Army Heer Panzer Jager Regiment Officer Collar Tab Set. The tabs are embroidered in silver bullion thread, with pink pinking piping on a bottle green felt backing, in unissued. The collar tabs have no damage or repairs in mint condition.
History
The German Army Heer operated a formalized system during World War II that used specific uniform insignia for rank identification along with unit designation and service branch recognition. The Panzerjäger Regiment officer collar tabs served as important symbols of the Wehrmacht anti-tank warfare force. The Panzerjäger regiments existed to hunt and eliminate enemy armored vehicles. Military personnel from Panzerjäger regiments distinguished themselves by wearing particular collar tabs which marked their position within this specialized force.
Design and Features:
The traditional branch color of the Heer units used dark green wool fabric as the base material for the Panzerjäger officer collar tabs. The pink piping (Rosa Waffenfarbe) on these insignia distinguished them from other units since pink served as the Panzer and Panzerjäger troops' standard color in Wehrmacht insignia. Two silver bullion "Litzen" bars which denoted officer rank appeared on each collar tab while matching the standard Heer insignia design of the time period. The manufacturer-dependent manufacturing process produced officer-grade insignia with high-quality materials and precise stitching that exceeded the standards of enlisted-grade insignia. Operational Context: Panzerjäger units served as essential defensive forces for Germany when Allied armor dominance became apparent during the latter part of the war. The anti-tank units employed towed anti-tank guns and self-propelled tank destroyers known as Marder series together with later heavy armored Jagdpanzer vehicles. The officers with these collar tabs led anti-tank units in intense battles against enemy armor during operations across Eastern Front, North Africa and Western Europe.
Collectibility:
World War II militaria collectors highly value authentic Panzerjäger officer collar tabs because they exhibit pink piping and hold historical value and since original insignia sets become increasingly difficult to find. The value and market demand of these insignia heavily depend on their condition state along with their origin and the quality of their matching pairs. These insignia continue to represent the specialized tank-hunting units which stood as essential elements of German military doctrine throughout World War II.
