This picture was actually taken in 1943 and showing Herbert Otto Gille as SS-Brigadeführer and Commander of Wiking Division, but we can see that the rank in the Kragenspiegel (collar tabs) and Schulterklappen (shoulder boards) had been edited so now it shows Gille as SS-Gruppenführer. It was a common practice during war time to add additional grade of medals or higher rank when the only picture available is an old one. BTW, the medal hanging below the Ritterkreuz is Vapaudenristin 1.luokka (Finnish Cross of Liberty with Swords), which was received by Gille on 6 March 1943. This picture was probably taken on the occasion of its presentation.
This picture was actually taken in 1943 and showing Herbert Otto Gille as SS-Brigadeführer and Commander of Wiking Division, but we can see that the rank in the Kragenspiegel (collar tabs) and Schulterklappen (shoulder boards) had been edited so now it shows Gille as SS-Gruppenführer. It was a common practice during war time to add additional grade of medals or higher rank when the only picture available is an old one. BTW, the medal hanging below the Ritterkreuz is Vapaudenristin 1.luokka (Finnish Cross of Liberty with Swords), which was received by Gille on 6 March 1943. This picture was probably taken on the occasion of its presentation.
Source :
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (Image-No.: 50079027)
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