Soldbuch to a Panzerjäger I (and later Marder III) crew member - PAB silver 1940

[Panzer Rob]

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[Panzer Rob]

Here are four images of Panzerjäger I which are of particular interest because they all belonged to Schmitt's unit; the first three to Panzerjäger-Abteilung (Sfl) 643 and the fourth image shows two Panzerjäger I of the 9. and 12.Kompanie, Panzer-Lehr Regiment. The first photo is from the collection of Akira Takiguchi, the other three were found on the internet.

[Panzer Rob]

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Here are a few Marder III images. The first is quite interesting as it shows a Marder III from Schmitt's unit, Armee-Pz.-Jäg.Abt.744, along with a Hungarian Turan II medium tank. The photo was taken in the later half of 1944 while Pz.-Jäg.Abt.744 was subordinated to the VI. Hungarian Korps under the command of Heeresgruppe Nordukraine (image found on the internet).

The second is a nice profile shot of a Marder III ausf.M and comes from the collection of Akira Takiguchi.

The third photo is a really superb shot of a Marder III ausf.M with several soldiers (all in field gray Sonderbekleidung). This is the earlier version of the Marder III ausf.M which featured a rounded armored drivers compartment. The fourth and last photo (another great shot from the collection of Akira Takiguchi) shows the later version with the angled, welded edge armored drivers compartment.

[Panzer Rob]

Marder III #2

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Marder III #3

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Last Marder III photo:

[Lee Luke]

Love those panzer jaegers.

[Panzer Rob]

Love those panzer jaegers.

Lee - So do I

Rob

[Cole Bush]

i like the shape of Marder III , i made a model kits for myself,
but you released some more historical fotos, very nice!

the SB is nice, but i like a high decorated soldier! i think you have so many!

[Ian Jewison]

Very well researched Rob,

It's a shame that the dealer chose to split this group up as his citations, driving license and instructors license went elsewhere. The EK II citation was signed by Rommel!

I have a Soldbuch to the same company and looks like he went the same way, however 1942 he transferred to 14 Kompanie, Grenadier Regiment 743.

/Ian

[JUNGCO]

Another great job and Soldbuch Rob.
Jeff

[Panzer Rob]

Very well researched Rob,

It's a shame that the dealer chose to split this group up as his citations, driving license and instructors license went elsewhere. The EK II citation was signed by Rommel!

I have a Soldbuch to the same company and looks like he went the same way, however 1942 he transferred to 14 Kompanie, Grenadier Regiment 743.

/Ian

Thanks Ian!

And no, I did not know that there were other items that were split. To be honest I am not surprised as it seems to be happening more and more with groupings. It's most unfortunate, but apparently SOP these days. Oh well, I am very happy with the Soldbuch and now I get to try and track down the other items

Yes - I remember coming across and reading about the '643' Soldbuch you have when I was researching this one. Actually, Lee just posted a Soldbuch over on HWMF to the very same unit! There's a good chance the three of these guys knew each other.

Best,
Rob