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A great study of the veteran Soldat.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 A great study of the veteran Soldat.
Neckchiefs were often used to prevent chaffing, especially in the absence of a Kragenbinder (collar liner).
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 Neckchiefs were often used to prevent chaffing, especially in the absence of a Kragenbinder (collar liner).
Jungmann. Soon all the lessons undertaken in training will be exposed by the harsh brutality of the front.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 Jungmann. Soon all the lessons undertaken in training will be exposed by the harsh brutality of the front.
An example of the the M43 tunic, with straight cut, unpleated pockets. In this case the Zeltbahn can be seen attached to the top of the y-straps, instead of the belt.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 An example of the the M43 tunic, with straight cut, unpleated pockets. In this case the Zeltbahn can be seen attached to the top of the y-straps, instead of the belt.
A pause before the next "bound". Note the Unteroffizier only retains the upper part of his mess-tin.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
A pause before the next "bound". Note the Unteroffizier only retains the upper part of his mess-tin.
Other members of the Zug await further orders.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 Other members of the Zug await further orders.
Richtshutze - Normally the best marksman of the Gruppe, he carries his mg42 slung on the shoulder as taught in training. The machinegunner (like officers and NCO's) was a priority target of the enemy, and would have attempted to disguise himself as a Gewehrschutze where possible.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 Richtshutze - Normally the best marksman of the Gruppe, he carries his mg42 slung on the shoulder as taught in training. The machinegunner (like officers and NCO's) was a priority target of the enemy, and would have attempted to disguise himself as a Gewehrschutze where possible.
Training must be going well as the Leutnant feels comfortable enough to share a joke with his men.
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
 Training must be going well as the Leutnant feels comfortable enough to share a joke with his men.
Unteroffizier und Machinengewehr Gruppe. This section, heavily laden with additional ammunition belts, boxes and long handled shovel are a classic blend of experience and youth. They enjoy a brief moment of banter within a Kolkoz (Russian collective farm).
Photograph by Simon Patrick © 2008. No un-authorised use.
Unteroffizier und Machinengewehr Gruppe. This section, heavily laden with additional ammunition belts, boxes and long handled shovel are a classic blend of experience and youth. They enjoy a brief moment of banter within a Kolkoz (Russian collective farm).

(Note - this photo was recently requested by a veteran as a memoir).