Great WWII Photos!!LOOK!

**Dean** · 02-05-2011, 01:02 AM

Here are some nice pics I recently picked up. The Hitler ones were a little pricey but definitely worth it! I have some questions about the two dead German soldiers photo...what insignia is that on their collars?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-05-2011 01:02 AM

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**HPL2008** · 02-05-2011, 04:09 PM

by totenkopfDean

I have some questions about the two dead German soldiers photo...what insignia is that on their collars?

The fallen man on the left was a Kompanieführer [Company Commander] of the Volkssturm. Officially, Volkssturm personnel should not have worn the Army breast eagle, but this was often ignored and is evident in many period photographs.

The other dead man appears to wear triangular collar patches with some kind of badge or insigne on them; they don't look German to me, but I cannot positively identify them.

Anyway, it would be appropriate to include a "graphic content" warning in the thread's title.

**Dean** · 02-06-2011, 02:16 AM

by HPL2008

The fallen man on the left was a Kompanieführer [Company Commander] of the Volkssturm. Officially, Volkssturm personnel should not have worn the Army breast eagle, but this was often ignored and is evident in many period photographs.

The other dead man appears to wear triangular collar patches with some kind of badge or insigne on them; they don't look German to me, but I cannot positively identify them.

Anyway, it would be appropriate to include a "graphic content" warning in the thread's title.

Thank you very much for the info. It helps out a lot! The second fellow you mentioned's insignia appears to be a circle with la tower inside..almost like a veteran style, IMO. I will take your advice on the "graphic content" warning too, I don't want to offend anyone here.
~Dean

**Dimas** · 02-06-2011, 02:39 AM

at least pictures with dead soldiers says- April 1945

**Dean** · 02-06-2011, 02:44 AM

by Dimas

at least pictures with dead soldiers says- April 1945

Yeah, its actually a photo attached to an envelope containing the original negative.

**ehawk** · 02-06-2011, 03:13 PM

Very interesting thread...thanks for posting
Regards, Edwin

**Paul D** · 02-06-2011, 03:51 PM

Interesting photos Dean , the DKiG Winner looks familar i'll try and find out who it is.

**Bill T** · 02-17-2011, 11:15 AM

Great photos. Love the TK Hauptsturmfuhrer photo. Do you mind showing a reverse pic of the DKIG winner photo and the KC photo whenever you have a chance? You have some nice photos, thanks for sharing.

**Dean** · 02-20-2011, 11:17 AM

by Paul E

Interesting photos Dean , the DKiG Winner looks familar i'll try and find out who it is.

Thanks a lot, Paul, I would very much appreciate that! I'll get the photos reverse on here asap.
~Dean

**Dean** · 02-20-2011, 11:28 AM

by Panzer1031

Great photos. Love the TK Hauptsturmfuhrer photo. Do you mind showing a reverse pic of the DKIG winner photo and the KC photo whenever you have a chance? You have some nice photos, thanks for sharing.

It's nearly three in the morning here in the states but i'll get on that when I get up tomorrow . Thanks for the compliments and it means a lot coming from you, the guy who has a ton of awesome photos! I'm a big fan of your recent photo thread. By the way, you wanted to see the reverse of the KC? Sorry for sounding like a novice but what does that stand for?
~Dean