The shoulder boards of Waffen-SS general officers were distinctive and followed a rank structure similar to that of the Wehrmacht (German Army) during World War II. Here's an overview:
Design Features
Material: The shoulder boards were typically made of silver bullion (metallic thread) interwoven with a braid pattern.
Piping: Waffen-SS general officers' shoulder boards often had a black or silver-gray piping, though the exact color could vary depending on the branch or specific unit they served.
Rank Stars (Pips): Generals' boards included metal pips (stars) to indicate specific rank within the general officer category.
Rank Structure and Insignia:
Brigadeführer (SS-Brigadeführer): The shoulder boards featured a single star or pip, along with the silver braid.
Gruppenführer (SS-Gruppenführer): Two stars or pips were included on the braided shoulder board.
Obergruppenführer (SS-Obergruppenführer): This rank was indicated by three stars or pips on the shoulder boards.
Oberstgruppenführer (SS-Oberstgruppenführer): The highest rank in the Waffen-SS, this general officer rank had four stars or pips.
Differences from the Army (Wehrmacht)
Though the general structure and pattern of the shoulder boards were similar to Wehrmacht generals, the Waffen-SS insignia had subtle differences, like the piping colors and the unique use of SS runes and emblems in some cases.
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