Hi Chris, no, it is one of the earlier patterns. Not "Erbsmuster" or dot pattern as some call it.
Cheers, Ade.
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Aha, thanks Ade.
This is not a new pick-up, but thought I would share it with you. it is post card size.
This young man was a school friend of my mothers. I believe that I was told that he was 16 years old,(may be mistaken). It is unfortunate, he did not survive very long.
The note on the back is written to my mother.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
Ade, thanks for your input on the Camo. Like Chris...I also thought It looked like the SS-"dot" camo pattern, but I really didnt feel comfortable enough to say for sure. Good to know it is an earlier variation, and thanks again.
Jerry - I would also think the Heer Flak finder (E-messer) badge would be uncommon, as I have never seen one for sale, nor do I have another example in a period photo of one in wear. I would love to see some more photos of it in wear if anyone has or knows of one! The only example I can find that even shows it, is in the Davis "Badges + Insignia" Book.
Ralph, this is an incredible portrait, yet very sad. Seems the photo was taken in Warsaw in 42? wow. He died only 6 months after this pic! He does indeed look very young. I know the age requirement to join the SS was 17, for volunteers at least. But I have no clue how strictly this was enforced? I know quite a few youngens slipped through the cracks in the US forces!
Excellent portrait Ralf.
Sad this young fella died so young.
Can you give a translation of the reverse?
A few of my more recent purchases !!
A well decorated but young SS Untersturmfuhrer from the Wiking Division beleived to be from the Estonian SS Btl Narva !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Panzermann and Bride !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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