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This table contains the final ranks and insignia of the Waffen-SS, which were in use from April 1942 to May 1945, in comparison to the Wehrmacht. [1] The highest ranks of the combined SS (German: Gesamt-SS) was that of Reichsführer-SS and Oberster Führer der SS; however, there was no Waffen-SS equivalent to these positions.
2nd pattern SS Totenkopf, 1934–45. While different uniforms existed [1] for the SS over time, the all-black SS uniform adopted in 1932 is the most well known. [2] The black–white–red colour scheme was characteristic of the German Empire, and it was later adopted by the Nazi Party.
English: Rang insignia of the Waffen-SS, here sleeve insignia to all enlisted men until 1945: SS-Oberschuetze, Obergrenadier, Oberfunker, Oberkanonier, etc. Русский: Знаки различия Ваффен-СС, сдезь нарукавный снак всех рядовых званий до 1945г.:
Deutsch: Dienstgradabzeichen der SS/Waffen-SS, hier einheitliche Kragenspiegel für den Offiziersdienstgrad „SS-Standartenführer“ English: Rank insignia of the SS/Waffen-SS, here universal collar patches to the CO-rank “SS-Standartenfuehrer” .
Corps colours, or Troop-function colours (German: Waffenfarben) were worn in the Waffen-SS from 1938 until 1945 in order to distinguish between various branches of service, units, and functions. The corps colours were part of the pipings , gorget patches (collar patches), and shoulder boards .
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Drawn using original pictures of SS insignia from Nazi Germany. Available from NARA, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Public and free to reproduce per the staff of Archives II, College Park.
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