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The 8-man Stabswache (staff guard), Adolf Hitler's bodyguard, soon renamed the Stoßtrupp (shock troop), also adopted in May 1923 the Totenkopf (death's head) and oak leaf as a means of insignia, both of which were already deeply rooted in European military history.
The 8-man Stabswache (staff guard), Adolf Hitler's bodyguard, soon renamed the Stoßtrupp (shock troop), also adopted in May 1923 the Totenkopf (death's head) and oak leaf as a means of insignia, both of which were already deeply rooted in European military history.
Originally the unit was composed of only eight men, commanded by Julius Schreck and Joseph Berchtold. [4] It was designated the Stabswache (staff guard). [5] The Stabswache were issued unique badges, but at this point was still under SA control.
Stabswache ("Headquarters Guard"): Used by several units of the Freikorps, and then adopted by the forerunner of the SS. [2] Stosstrupp ("Shock Troops"): A carry over from World War I, early bodyguard unit of the fledgling Nazi Party. A forerunner of the SS bodyguard dedicated to Hitler's protection. [3]
2 mar 2004 · The Stabswache (Staff Guard) cuff title was worn by the guards of the Chief-of-Staff and the Supreme SA Command. It is carmine with the gold-coloured letters “Stabswache” or “Stabschef”. The very rare “Stabswache Göring” version has silver-coloured letters.
5 lip 2018 · SS uniforms used a variety of insignia, the most standard. of which were collar patches to denote rank and shoul-. der boards to denote rank and position, along with sleevecuffbands and “sleeve diamond” patches to indicate mem-. bership in specific branches of the SS. 1.
The 8-man Stabswache (staff guard), Adolf Hitler's bodyguard, soon renamed the Stoßtrupp (shock troop), also adopted in May 1923 the Totenkopf (death's head) and oak leaf as a means of insignia, both of which were already deeply rooted in European military history.
