Freikorps Schwaben
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- Published: 30 January 2011 30 January 2011
- Last Updated: 07 April 2012 07 April 2012
Commanders
Polizeioberst Ritter von PitrofFormed in the area of
Generalkommando I. bayerisches Armeekorps (Freistaat Bayern)Notable members
Reichstag deputy Hermann Esser(the ranks are the highest ranks reached in the Third Reich era)
Insignia
An Edelweiss in white medal was worn.Sources used
Jill Halcomb Smith & Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris - Headgear of Hitler's Germany Vol 2Lothar Hartung - Deutsche Freikorps 1918-1921
Georg Tessin - Deutsche Verbände und Truppen 1918-1939