WW2 German Army Officer’s Cockade

The WW2 German Army Officer’s Cockade is an insignia used as part of the standard headgear for officers of the Wehrmacht Heer during the Second World War. Typically, this cockade features a central roundel design—often a red circle bordered in white and black—set within a circular or oval metallic framework. The cockade was usually affixed to the front of an officer’s peaked or visor cap (Schirmmütze), positioned below the national eagle emblem. The specific color scheme and construction denoted the affiliation with the German Army and distinguished officer ranks from enlisted personnel. Manufactured from materials such as metal or painted zinc, the cockade formed a key element in the regulation field uniform, adhering to patterns established in the 1930s. This item represents both militaria of the period and the broader system of German military rank identification in field dress during World War II.