BACKGROUND: The use of collar ornamentation on military uniforms was utilized by numerous assorted nations with the main function being the indication of the wearers rank and/or branch of service. During the Third Reich era collar tabs for company and field grade Officers ranks underwent two minor alterations with the main modification being in the material and the form of construction utilized. The company and field grade Officers style collar tabs were worn in matching pairs by the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The collar tabs feature hand embroidered litzen in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with white rayon branch of service stripes mounted on a dark blue/green badge cloth bases. The blue/green badge cloth bases show through as the center stripe of the litzen.