Deutsch: ORGANISATIONSBUCH DER NSDAP 1943: Tafel 42: NSKK.-Oberscharführer im Lehrsturm Franken im Fahranzug NSKK.-Scharführer der Technischen Führerschule im Schulanzug Das Nationalsozialistische Kraftfahrkorps (NSKK, NS-Kraftfahrkorps) war eine paramilitärische Unterorganisation der NSDAP von 1931 bis 1945. NSKK wurde 1934 zur dritten NSDAP-"Kampfgliederung" neben der SA und der SS erhoben. Es fungierte bis zu seiner Auflösung 1945 als Sammelbecken für alle politisch anpassungswilligen, motorbegeisterten und im Kraftfahrwesen beruflich oder sportlich engagierten Personen und hatte mehr als 500.000 Mitglieder. Nach Adolf Hühnleins Tod im Juni 1942 übernahm Erwin Kraus als „Reichsleiter NSKK“. Das NSKK erhielt eine schwarz-braune Uniformierung. English: Colour plate showing uniforms and insignia of the National Socialist Motor Corps (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps, abbr. NSKK), a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) from 1931 until 1945. The NSKK members trained in the operation and maintenance of automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. They soon became involved with training recruits for the Army's armoured and motorised arms and during World War II NSKK augmented Army and Luftwaffe transport assets. From 1944 it became a dedicated transport corps, but was disbanded with the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945. Oberscharführer ("senior squad leader") of the NSKK in driving suit (Fahranzug): Padded crash helmet (Sturzhelm), second pattern, in painted black leather, with small visor, chin strap and neck flaps. Worn while driving an open-topped car or a motorbike, at parades, ceremonies and rallies. Originally used by pilots, adopted by the Motor SA circa 1928 and later by the NSKK with the addition of a large metal swastika-and-eagle insignia and NSKK banner. Right collar patch/tab (Kragenspiegel) contains the number and type of unit, left collar patch contain the rank insignia (see also SA collar tab and shoulder board identification guide by GermanDaggers.com) NSKK badge on left side of chest NSKK sleeve diamond (Raute) on left arm Nazi Party swastika armband/brassard (Kampfbinde, Hakenkreuzarmbinde) Belt with double claw open buckle and crossbelt Black gloves etc. A Scharführer ("squad leader") in the NSKK in school suit (Schulanzug): Kepi (Schaftmütze) with leather chin strap, buttons and metal eagle. Tunic (Waffenrock): single-breasted service jacket, with front closure, two side pockets, two box-pleated patch breast pockets with stylised (scalloped) button-down flaps Collar patches/tabs (Kragenspiegel) with unit and rank insignia Shoulder strap on right shoulder NSKK cloth badge on upper right sleeve NSKK sleeve diamond (Raute) on left arm Nazi Party swastika armband/brassard (Hakenkreuzarmbinde) Belt with double claw open buckle and crossbelt Pistol holster Calf-length breeches (riding pants with extra width in the thigh area (Breecheshosen, Reit- bzw. Stiefelhosen) Black high jackboots (Schaftstiefeln) etc. The rank system and insignia of the NSSK were based closely on those of the SA (Sturmabteilung), of which the NSKK was originally a part. The NSKK members also wore similar uniforms and insignia; the uniform of a SA member was principally a brown shirt (the members were called "brownshirts", Braunhemden), a Swastika armband (Hakenkreuzarmbinde) and a kepi cap (Schaftmütze). The SA-style kepi of the NSKK had a black top and brown (khaki) sides (Steife Schaftmütze aus olivbraunem Gabardinetuch, schwarzer Mützendeckel) Lighter, retouched version of cropped page copied from Organisationsbuch der NSDAP by Reichsorganisationsleiter Robert Ley (1890 – 1945) published 1943 ("Herausgeber: Robert Ley"; "7 Auflage: 301-400 Tausend"). Publisher : Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Franz Eher Nachf., München. 856 pages. 596 (ie 750) p: ill, maps, ports, plates; 22 cm; German language. Letters in Fraktur style typefaces. German pilot's leather flying helmet (Fliegerhaube aus Leder) 1914 Legal disclaimer This image shows (or resembles) a symbol that was used by the National Socialist (NSDAP/Nazi) government of Germany or an organization closely associated to it, or another party which has been banned by the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany. The use of insignia of organizations that have been banned in Germany (like the Nazi swastika or the arrow cross) are also illegal in Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, France, Brazil, Israel, Ukraine, Russia and other countries, depending on context. In Germany, the applicable law is paragraph 86a of the criminal code (StGB), in Poland – Art. 256 of the criminal code (Dz.U. 1997 nr 88 poz. 553).