SS Das Reich Panzer ID

[Michael73]

Hello
I was able to get this photo..

Positive ID needed for this SS Das Reich panzer
Also, is this camouflage combination for ss tank crews in wear
(soldier from the left)??

Thanks in advance
Michael

[MarcRikmenspoel]

My first thought is that this is an artillery observation vehicle. The three guys to the right of the man in the one-piece camo don't have the feel of soldiers from SS-Panzer Regiment 2. It doesn't look like rose pink Waffenfarbe either. The lack of decorations makes it hard to be sure of branch of service.

It's still possible this is a command tank from SS-Panzer Regiment 2. Regardless, it isn't a combat vehicle, since it has a dummy gun next to the central turret machine gun.

[mark67]

Indeed it is Artillerie-Panzerbeobachtungswagen III for forward observers directing fire of Hummel and Wespe betteries.

[Hans Kristian]

There is a Stern-antenna on the back and it is a Artillerie-Panzerbeobachtungswagen III.

See attached picture.


Best,
Hans Kristian