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Waffenfarbe Guide

This is an identification guide for the Waffenfarbe colors used from 1939 until 1945 for Heer, Waffen SS, and Luftwaffe service designations. If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact Vern@GermanDaggers.com.

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Color SampleColor NameHeerWaffen SSLuftwaffe
WhiteInfantry PersonnelInfantry PersonnelGenerals, Infantry Personnel
Light GreyPropaganda PersonnelGeneralsNot Used
BlackEngineer PersonnelEngineer PersonnelAir Ministry Staff, Engineer Personnel
Light BlueTransport & Supply PersonnelSupply Personnel, Technical ServicesSupply Personnel, Field Police
Grey BlueSpecialist OfficersNot UsedNot Used
Dark BlueMedical PersonnelMedical PersonnelMedical Personnel
Bright RedGenerals, Artillery PersonnelArtillery PersonnelAnti-Aircraft Personnel
CrimsonReconn Personnel (pre-1941)Veterinary PersonnelGeneral Staff
BrownMedical PersonnelConcentration Camp GuardsSignals Personnel
Wine RedSmoke/Chemical Service PersonnelNot UsedJudicial Personnel
RoseArmor/Reconn PersonnelArmor/Anti-Tank PersonnelEngineer Personnel
Red OrangeMilitary PoliceEngineer PersonnelNot Used
OrangeOrdnance PersonnelNot UsedRecalled Personnel
Golden YellowCavalry/Reconn PersonnelCavalry/Motorized Reconn PersonnelFlight Personnel, Paratroops, Attached Army Officers
Lemon YellowSignals PersonnelSignal & Propaganda PersonnelNot Used
Light GreenMountain/Light Infantry PersonnelMountain/Light Infantry PersonnelAir Traffic Control Personnel
Dark GreenArmored Infantry PersonnelInfantry of SS Police DivisionAdministrative Personnel, Attached Navy Officers