What do you think became to these Prisoners Of War?. Were they liberated by the German Troops?. I think many of these Polish Home Army Soldiers got killed or captured by the Germans.
~Mathias.
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Re: Civil organizations insignia Warsaw 1944 prisoners
I heard German veterans say that on point of capture by US forces in 1945 they had their medals/badges and watches taken as souvenirs. I think Rudel's Knights Cross with Golden Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds went that way from memory.
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Yes, Altough he got his "High Hungarian Decoration/Medal" stolen from what I have heard. But I think some Germans also took loot/medals, badges ,watches, rings, boots, maybe sometimes a Colt 45. from the US G.I's.
~Mathias.
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Re: Civil organizations insignia Warsaw 1944 prisoners
Even my grandfather took Red star Pins off from the caps of Soviet soldiers, At the Eastern Front. And a wrist-watch from a Soviet Officer.
~Mathias.
"Befehl ist Befehl"
Re: Civil organizations insignia Warsaw 1944 prisoners
It seems like some of them were forced to wear Hakenkreuz-Jumpsuits.
~Mathias.
"Befehl ist Befehl"