The National Emblem was by law worn on the right breast of army jackets and in  a smaller version on all army cloth head dress. The emblem consisted of an eagle, by tradition the National Emblem of Germany, with outstretched wings clutching in its claws a wreath containing a swastika (Hakenkreuz), the emblem of the National Socialist Workers Party of Germany (NSDAP) which in combination constituted the official emblem of the Third Reich.

The other insignia was the Reich Cockade which was made up of the national colours of Germany - red centre, white (or silver) and black outer. This national cockade was surrounded by a wreath of oakleaves (symbolizing strengh) when worn on the Uniform Cap, the black Panzer Beret and on the old style Officers Field Service Cap. On all other cloth head dress only the cockage was used.

Many styles and variations in design and colouring of the National Emblem, the Reich Cockade and the oakleaf surround existed and these will be noted in various plates where they are cleary shown being worn.

The National Socialist style and new colours laid down for the Reichskokarde and steel helmet transfers were introduced by order date 15th March 1933 and insturciton for the wearing of all forms of the new National Emblem on military uniforms were issued on 30th October 1935.

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