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It is not often that I buy German TR period items these day but I could not resist this picture today amongst some allied pics I bought.
Two troopers in Assault gun feld grau wraps in front of the club house? of the Nurnberg Fussball club or similar. One of them wearing an m43 cap has an EKII ribbon and an assault badge whilst the other in the side cap appears to have an arm shield above a chevron.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Two troopers in Assault gun feld grau wraps in front of the club house? of the Nurnberg Fussball club or similar.
The club is indeed the 1. FCN [1st Football Club of Nuremberg]. Simply known as "Der Club" to its fans (who, in turn, are known as "Clubberer") it is still very much in existence and still using the same logo (with very minor changes to the lettering and shade):
I notice that Ned has answered that question Harry and to be honest I am not surprised that it is unrecognisable today.
Apologies if I trod on your toes Jerry.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
no need Ned, i am always happy for your input and it saved me having to track down a recent picture of the ground. More old pics of the ground would be good to see if it can be matched against the location.
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