History

Collar Tabs for foreign units in the Wehrmacht were introduced on May 29, 1943. There may have been different collar tabs specifically made for foreign troops before this date, but more information on this is needed.
They usually have insignia in silver tress on a dark backing with coloured piping.

The tabs worn by officers have a dark blue-green patch with a semi-circular rear end. The front edge is in line with the edge of the collar. In the center there is an aluminum braid which ends shortly before the rear end at a pebbled button. They also have a thin aluminum cord piping.