Luftwaffe sleeve subdued rank?

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Pyotr
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Luftwaffe sleeve subdued rank?

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I have read that the Luftwaffe Gefreiter and higher sleeve rank was changed in 1942 from silver to a subdued copper/brown lace.
I never have seen any for sale on original militaria sites, don't think I have seen any on reenactors arms, and so, I am embarrassed to say, I can't find any info on it.

Did they subdue their rank in 42 (or any year!)
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Re: Luftwaffe sleeve subdued rank?

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The Luftwaffe did produce subdued chevrons after September of '42, following the example of the Heer. They never achieved overall success. My search online a few results and mostly originals.
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Re: Luftwaffe sleeve subdued rank?

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thank you!
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