#78484
01/21/2006 11:13 PM
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Did the palm tree and swastika ever appear on the uniform (maybe medals or badges?)? I have heard of postage stamps with this emblem.
Thanks,
Rod
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#78485
01/22/2006 03:37 AM
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Hi Rod, Yes indeed the palm tree/swas. insignia was an official insignia in the form of a sleeve patch in BeVo for Sonderverband 288. There was also an un-official stamped badge that was worn. These are both extremely rare and often faked. Use caution when you see them. Also un-official were many bits and pieces of 'trench art' and personally contrived items attributed to the efort in N. Afrika. Some original, some fake/fantasy. Use your judgement. 
Mike Dalton
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#78486
01/22/2006 01:53 PM
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Mike.. many thanks. I will proceede sloooowly.
Rod
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#78487
02/09/2006 07:55 PM
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here is a photo with the patch (unfortunately not so complete!) of Sonderverband 287. The vehicles also had these markings on them and even the sport clothing wore this special insignia
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#78488
02/09/2006 07:56 PM
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one more of this rare unit.
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#78489
02/09/2006 08:00 PM
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here is a privately made unit insignia
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#78490
02/10/2006 09:07 PM
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Beautiful Badge! Dan Fisher had some insignia related to this unit at last years SOS. Stunning pieces and they wern't goin' cheap. I love the panzer officer pouring drinks for the men and no skulls on his collar tabs. Great photo.
Mike Dalton
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