Brustschild des Fahnenträgers


TitleBrustschild des Fahnenträgers
OrganizationWehrmacht Heer
Dimensions-
Sketch datedUnknown
Year of adoption1936
SignatureUnknown
SourcesJoe Pankoswki, George Petersen, Andrew Mollo via W.P.B.R. Saris

The Wehrmacht army flag-bearer`s gorget featured a shield shape and the image of the eagle over the Wehrmacht crossed flags. The chain to the gorget consisted of 21 oval links featuring alternating patterns of oak leaves and an eagle, the central link differed with a round shape. Made by different manufacturers gorgets featured some differences in comparison. The flag-bearer`s armband was identical in design and featured the individual color of each unit of the armed forces.