A frame question

**fallout2281** · 01-22-2013, 09:17 AM

Was the A-frame used in the polish invasion, and if not when did it start being used?

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**Datrus** · 01-22-2013, 09:35 AM

The A-frame was designed in 1939. In April i think. I don't know if it was used in the Polish campaign. Here is an earlier version with pack.

Regards, Lars

**fallout2281** · 01-22-2013, 09:39 AM

Ok thanks. Is there a diffrence between the early and late version?

**Datrus** · 01-22-2013, 09:43 AM

Not really. Only that the leather straps on the bottom are the other way around than on later models.

Regards, Lars

**JPhilip** · 01-22-2013, 10:16 AM

Hello,
The A-frame went into trials as soon as late 1938 in the infantry school regiment. First ones produced were grey coloured with brown straps. You can't see A-frames on period photos showing the polish campaign, you start to see some during the french campaign, there are some famous photos. Massive issue of the A-frame to infantry regiments took place before Barbarossa.
Thanks