Hello, I’ve had this photo for about a month and noticed there’s only one k98 pouch on these troops equipment belt, any idea as to why there is only one pouch? Thanks.
Original photo of Luftwaffe field division
Hello, I’ve had this photo for about a month and noticed there’s only one k98 pouch on these troops equipment belt, any idea as to why there is only one pouch? Thanks.
Rear area troops normally had one pouch.
Agree, or garrisoned troops.by reneblacky
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Thanks guys, it’s really amazing how one photo can teach you a lot of information, thanks
These are most probably Luftwaffe recruits in basic training (prior to assignment to, and further training in, one of the specialist branches), or perhaps on an NCO course, rather than ‘Feld division’ personnel - apparently upon completion of a field exercise.
Incidentally, it would also be fairly standard practice for a single pouch to be worn when on guard duty, where a full load of ammunition is not required.
Must be early as I see that many have double decals on their stahlhelme.
Training photo as they are wearing the fatigue work/training jackets and it appears to be their Kaserne in the background.
Todd
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Wow thanks again guys, could I post some more photos that I have for further information?
Lots of us like to see original photos, please share what you have and we can enjoy them!
Perhaps post one photo per thread to keep things tidy.
Ok I’ll be moving to the photo section of the forum now
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