Dec 13, 2014 · The totenkopf used by the SS is different from that used by the German army in WW2. It's also largely an exaggeration (approaching a myth) that Hugo Boss had much of an influence on the look of Nazi uniforms: those uniforms were based on a universal style used by almost all armies since before WW 1, from Australia to the USA, to Japan etc.

Handschar insignia can be had for relatively cheap (by SS collecting standards): around $200 for the tab and $200 for the shield. A BKA in gold is another matter. In the condition of the piece on display, expect to pay at least $10,000 — and quite possibly more …

Mar 1, 2021 · The other three are SS. The oak leaf collar tabs are indeed rank tabs. The single oak leaf at the bottom left is for a Standartenführer (Colonel); the double is for an Oberführer (Senior Colonel). The triple oak leaf with the laurel wreath at the centre of the display is for... none other than the man himself: Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler.

Mar 19, 2018 · Although the SS's use of the skull and crossbones suggests they were the baddies, the emblem and its attending black uniform had a long heritage in German military history that the SS sought to co-opt. The symbol originated in the armies of Frederick the Great and a unit of Hussars, but it gained wider notoriety during the Napoleonic Wars.

Jan 15, 2024 · On the 31th of July 1937 Waffen-SS VT "Germania" moved into their brand new barracks in Radolfzell at Lake Constance. The city cheered for the Troops as they marched through the city. 2

There are also regular squads that are SS. Those were a part of Berlin's progression and interestingly, they're foreign SS divisions. 2 examples being the first Tank squad (11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland) and the Radio squad (33rd Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS Charlemagne), their insignia being censored too.

Apr 16, 2023 · Waffen SS camouflage patterns are already in the game on helmet covers and on that one German tanker uniform. It really shouldn't be a issue adding these uniforms. Although it is part of history I can understand why the SS insignia can offend some people. Perhaps add the SS camo uniforms without insignia?

Feb 17, 2016 · Any time you see the SS imagery its a play on the actual Nazi rune insignia used by outlaw bikers gangs to make people mad back in the day. Eventually that imagery and the German helmet shape became associated with any biker stuff, therefore marketing.

Jul 17, 2021 · Probably depends on the field. I personally wouldn't care as I don't make any connection between people wearing a historical uniform and their political beliefs, in my book you can wear whatever you want and still be a nice person. But I suspect some people would feel differently, especially if you include the swastika and SS insignia.

Dec 21, 2022 · I would assume that the SS became the umbrella organisation and absorbed all wings of the armed forces. The SS were an ideologically motivated force and an integral part of the Nazi Party so consolidating all military power around them would ensure loyalty and ideological purity throughout the Reich's forces.