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paulolkowski -> German army question (1/2/2012 8:40:49 AM)

I watched the 1993 movie "Stalingrad" again and I noticed some soldiers were wearing a silver breastplate type medal around their neck. Its on a chain.
Does anyone know what this is? Thanks



doomtrader -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 9:13:44 AM)

Like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldgendarmerie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorget
?



Hertston -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 9:15:36 AM)

They're called 'gorgets'; originally pieces of armor intended to protect the throat area that had long ceased to serve that function by WW2. I think they were more uniform 'accessory' than awards for valor or good conduct (maybe rank related?).

EDIT: Yup; those articles cover it nicely.



paulolkowski -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 10:48:26 AM)

yes, thats it- thanks



wodin -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 12:00:24 PM)

Or is it the MP chain?



Dennistoun -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 1:15:30 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: wodin

Or is it the MP chain?

Yeah, I always thought it was the MPs.



redcoat -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 2:14:35 PM)


Yup. Gorgets were worn by the Feldgendarmerie (MPs).

Stalingrad isn't a bad film. A couple of clips.

Storming the factory

Fighting T-34s

The tanks in the second clip are T-34s, but I'm not sure whether they are all of the correct type for late '42/ early '43.



doomtrader -> RE: German army question (1/2/2012 2:18:38 PM)

Looks like the later model for me, but I'm not an expert



cantona2 -> RE: German army question (1/4/2012 12:10:46 PM)

Yes, they are the 'dog collars' worn by the Feldgendamerie, the German MP's. Translucent in the dark as well!



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