ObersturmbannfÃ¼hrer

The SS - Obersturmbannführer (short: Ostubaf; speech: Obersturmbannführer ) was during the time of National Socialism an officer rank of the Schutzstaffel (SS ) from the rank group of staff officers, who would be comparable to today's lieutenant colonel.

The rank of SS - Obersturmbannführer was introduced in May 1933.

In the images of the insignia or badges of rank are shown that were worn as a shoulder boards and collar patches, as well as sleeve badges from 1942 to Tarn or special suits. The collar patches with SS runes and rank badges were worn on the field gray uniform jacket of the Waffen- SS or the gray tunic.

Ranking and insignia

This SS rank was the SA- Obersturmbannführer and Oberstleutnant of the former Wehrmacht equal. According to today's NATO rank code OF- 4 with these ranks would be comparable. The base of the shoulder pieces was kept in the manner specified for officers of the Waffen- SS weapons color.

OF - stands for the en Officer

Collars

Camouflage battle dress

Otto Skorzeny Field officer Ranks and insignia of NATO Corps colours (Waffen-SS)

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