Reichsleiter Dr. Robert Ley

[JoeW]

Thank you Mark. I guess Hans Eisgruber was the still the bodyguard.

[Michael Miller]

Here is another photo of Ley, with Theodor Croneiss.

Note that Croneiss wears the Wehrwirtschaftsführer Abzeichen.
https://www.nsdapuniforms.com/wehrwirts ... -abzeichen

[mattyboy]

Well done Michael, I was wondering what it was!

[Michael Miller]

Well done Michael, I was wondering what it was!

My pleasure. May I ask the source of this exceptional photo?
I believe it's the first one I've seen of Theo Croneiss in Luftwaffe uniform.

~ Mike

[Br. James]

Pardon my ignorance, but the "Wehrwirtschaftsführer" Badge is new to me! Can you give a word of background about it?

Many thanks,

Br. James

[JoeW]

Pardon my ignorance, but the "Wehrwirtschaftsführer" Badge is new to me! Can you give a word of background about it?

Many thanks,

Br. James

I fear you have been too engrossed in GPB research my friend. Check this out.http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... p?t=884722 Also other threads are on the site.

[JoeW]

Well done Michael, I was wondering what it was!

My pleasure. May I ask the source of this exceptional photo?
I believe it's the first one I've seen of Theo Croneiss in Luftwaffe uniform.

~ Mike

Yes, usually he is seen in his SS uniform. His early air service and involvement with the air industry assured his appointment.

[mattyboy]

Hi Mike,
I believe the photo was sold on ebay.de some months ago. But I didn't buy it, and unfortunately I don't recall the name of the seller either.

[Br. James]

"I fear you have been too engrossed in GPB research my friend."

Hi Joe,

You're undoubtedly right, my friend!! As it turns out, Runic is a new friend, too, and he's really into these pieces. Thanks for the heads-up, of course. But as I see it now, this is still a rare piece.

With warmest Eastertide wishes,

Br. James

[Gargoyl]

I have read somewhere, perhaps in Ronald Smelser’s book, that Robert Ley had talked of having a near-death experience, either during his wartime crackups or the car crash later. I can't find anything about this in any source, and Smelser's book on Ley is the only detailed source I can find on Ley in English. I'd be grateful if anyone has any information regarding the veracity of this claim and any actual details of what Ley may have said on the subject.

[Michal78]

What uniform has R.Ley in this photo?
Michal

[Mark Costa]

This is Ley's DAF Service uniform.

Mark Costa

[Michal78]

Thanks, Mark.
Michal

[Helly Angel]

Another of Robert Ley in uniform.

[Helly Angel]

Inga and Robert Ley, behind are Martin Bormann with sun glasses and Artur Seyss-Inquiart.