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East German Border Guard (Grenztruppen) Junior Officer Collar Tabs Pair (Unissued)

Authentic unissued pair of East German Border Guard (Grenztruppen der DDR) Junior Officer Collar Tabs (Kragenspiegel). Featuring silver-colored metallic officer pillars (Doppellitze) set on a green cloth background framed by dark border piping, these tabs represent the distinctive rank insignia of junior commissioned officers (Fähnrich / Leutnant ranks) serving in the GDR border troops. Genuine Cold War military surplus preserved in pristine, unissued condition—essential for uniform restoration, militaria collectors, and historical displays.

  • Authentic GDR Issue: Genuine East German Border Guard (Grenztruppen) officer insignia.
  • Branch & Rank: Junior Officer rank level with green border guard branch piping.
  • Detailed Construction: Silver-colored officer pillars mounted on dark green felt backing.
  • Unissued Condition: Preserved in unissued new-old-stock condition, sold as a matched pair.

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East German Border Guard (Grenztruppen) Junior Officer Collar Tabs Pair

Complete your Cold War uniform restoration or militaria display with an authentic matched pair of East German Border Guard (Grenztruppen der DDR) Junior Officer Collar Tabs (Kragenspiegel). Sourced directly from unissued former GDR military stocks, these collar tabs display the classic uniform aesthetic worn by junior commissioned officers patrolling the border zones during the Cold War era.

Branch Identification & Material Details

Each collar tab features a dark green backing framed by distinct border piping, which designated the Grenztruppen (Border Troops) of the GDR armed forces. Mounted on the green cloth backing are finely detailed silver-colored metallic officer pillars (Doppellitze), providing the official junior officer insignia required for service tunics (Dienstuniform) and parade dress coats (Paradeuniform).

Unissued Military Surplus Condition

Preserved in clean, unissued military surplus condition, these collar tabs show no stitch removal marks or field wear. They serve as ideal replacement pieces for restoring original East German officer tunics, completing historical reenactment impressions, or displaying in glass-case militaria collections.

Key Features

  • Origin: Authentic East German (GDR / Grenztruppen der DDR) military surplus
  • Rank Level: Junior Officer (Fähnrich / Leutnant ranks)
  • Branch: Border Guard / Grenztruppen
  • Backing Material: Green wool cloth with dark border piping
  • Pillar Style: Silver-colored metallic officer pillars (Offiziersdoppellitze)
  • Condition: Unissued new old stock (NOS), sold as a matched pair

Technical Specifications

Product Type Junior Officer Collar Insignia (Kragenspiegel)
Country / Era East Germany (GDR / Grenztruppen) — Cold War
Rank Category Junior Officer Ranks
Branch Color Green (Border Guard / Grenztruppen)
Insignia Type Silver Officer Pillars (Silver Doppellitze)
Packaging Matched Pair (Left + Right)
Condition Unissued New Old Stock
German Army Surplus / Bundeswehr
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