German Army Obergefreiter Drill Uniform Rank Chevron

The 1936 pattern rank insignia for Obergefreiters with more than six years service. A single subdued grey NCO tress chevron borders a machine embroidered subdued grey rank pip, all on an inverted triangular off-white HBT base.

Recruits in the German Army before the war, and during until supplies were exhausted, were issued the off white denim drill uniform (Drillichanzug). These uniforms were utilized for a variety of purposes, even after basic training was completed, such as field training, weapons cleaning, vehicle maintenance, etc. The denim trousers were often substituted for the wool trousers while on training exercises, and worn in conjunction with the wool field blouse. The Drill Uniform consisted of shapeless trousers (Drillichhose) and a shapeless jacket (Drillichrock). The jacket was worn closed at the neck, and the buttons on the front closure were detachable so that the jacket could be laundered. Two patch pockets were located on the front skirts of the jacket.