The divisional symbol (a wolfsangel - sometimes enclosed in a shield) was usually small, and often stencilled or hand painted on the hull of AFV's usually on or near the driver's plate. The Das Reich symbol was usually painted in yellow or white.
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Das Reich divisional symbol on motorcycle side car
Das Reich Temporary Insignia
Prior to Operation Citadel (the Kursk offensive) Das Reich adopted a temporary Divisional symbol to confuse Allied intelligence. This symbol ( a horizontal bar with two vertical bars) was seen on Das Reich vehicles several months before and after the Kursk offensive.
