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10-09-2018 06:10 AM
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Circuit advertisement
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Nice photos.
Not sure if I can "pinpoint" the timing of the photos of the band(s). Maybe our members with better knowledge of uniforms could help, however they are early 3rd Reich. BUT...in both photos they are wearing the M34 field cap WITH the Soutache (the upside down "V" which indicates the branch of service. The Soutache was officially discontinued (and removed) in 1941. Further, the NCO in the photo is wearing what we call a Teller (Circular) Form style visor. Later visors were styled in the more common Saddle form. While I think officially the Teller Form style was never discontinued as an "issued" cap, the Saddle form were also made. I know I have a few government issued (versus private purchase) NCO visors from 1936/37 that are the Saddle form shape. So while it is always possible that it is a later photo just with older uniforms, I find it highly unlikely. I would place this photo sometime around the 2nd half of the 1930's.
Interesting that the bugler in one of the photos has his head bandaged.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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The artillery guns shown appear to be 10.5-cm leFH 18 Howitzer, in its first design type, later these had muzzle brakes and lighter carriages mounted. But the early model was seen throughout the war.
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The artillery guns shown appear to be 10.5-cm leFH 18 Howitzer, in its first design type, later these had muzzle brakes and lighter carriages mounted. But the early model was seen throughout the war.
Beat me to it Chris...lol. yes I agree
Here is a link
10.5 cm leFH 18 - Wikipedia
Last edited by MAP; 10-10-2018 at 06:32 PM.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Thanks so much for your time and sharing some amazing details!!
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Very cool!
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