Now that is surely enough proof for the oval ones.
Thanks to Daniel.
But is there any proof on photos (pre1945) of the round ones?
Thanks to Daniel.
But is there any proof on photos (pre1945) of the round ones?
The patches Darin showed in post #5 were described by Weitze as being for those who took the A, B or C tests whilst participating on a Wehrertüchtigung course (pre-military training). Patch 2 in Darin's post shows a patch with lightning which Weitze describes as being for Level C of the marine signalling test. Now, I'm looking but I can't find anything in the regulations about these particular patches. We are all familiar with the usual MHJ qualification patches but those in Darin's post are a mystery to me. In 1942 an agreement was reached between the HJ and the Kriegsmarine to provide training for the 'Marine-Wehrfunk' which was designed to provide a pool of boys with training in German navy signals procedures (MHJ Wehrfunker). I'm wondering whether the patches with anchor and lightning were for wear by these boys but I have nothing confirming that.
I'll keep looking but does anyone else have any more info?
Hi Atze,
I don't have a picture of a real one but here is the version worn on dark shirts/jackets
On blue shirts/jackets: blue cloth with red anchor
On white shirts/jackets: white cloth with blue anchor.
The patch was introduced in 1938 and was worn on the upper right arm.