Gebirgsjäger Portraits

[Koenigstiger]

Some really nice portraits!!

[kerryboo]

Although not GJ as such, I have gone with the boots and caps. Possibly from a para-military organisation?
Kerry.

[kerryboo]

I really like the relaxed poses and the G33/40 rifle/carbines in this shot,
Kerry

[GEBIRGS-JAGER]

Great photos. Brian

[Totenhead]

Another of mine, Crete, Greece ???

[Nightmare]

A few photos from a slovenian soldier in Gebirgsjager regiment 137

He was enlisted on 22.7.1942, captured in may 1945 at Leoben and released in october the same year. He was wounded twice in the east.









Sorry if this is offtopic, but what type of a helmet cover is he wearing in this photo?

[kerryboo]

A curiously reversed Edelweiss. Was this common practise or just a personal affectation?
Thanks,
Kerry.

[Bryant U.]

Great photos everyone.

Bryant

[Bryant U.]

[Bryant U.]

[BergführerKiser]

Servus Kerry,

Wearing the Edelweiss with the flower forward was common among Austrians...this was how they wore it during World War I. Austrian Gebirgsjägers continue the practice today.


Horrido,

Patrick

[Koenigstiger]

Interesting medal-eagle on the cap...

[kerryboo]

Thank you Patrick, that is very interesting.
Best regards,
Kerry

[Bryant U.]

Good morning gentlemen.

Here are some recent acquisitions.

[Bryant U.]