Same Panzer III ?

[Panzer Rob]

Hi guys,

I would like to get your opinions on whether or not you think that these two photos show the same Panzer III.

The first photo is in an album I own to a soldier who served in 2./Pz.Rgt.4 and shows his Panzer III and the rest of its crew in France circa June of 1940. He went on to serve as a Tiger I crew member in 2./s.Pz.Abt.502 and then fought in Arnhem during Operation Market-Garden with s.Pz.Kp."Hummel."

The second photo I bought off of eBay. The seller was splitting up a 2./Pz.Rgt.4 album he had bought and I believe it shows the very same Panzer III. The fenders line up almost perfectly and while the photo is a bit blurry it looks like the same crew members. The first photo would have been taken later than the second.

Let me know what you think.
Thanks in advance!
Rob

[Reichsword]

Sure looks like the same crew to me.

[piw]

Strong possibility I would say.

[12thPanzer]

Would agree with others.....strong possibility. Crew looks similar even though a bit blurry, and certain features on the both pics of the III's are the same. I think you got a match

[Alex Stefanut]

Same vehicle, same crew, IMO.

Al

[Panzer Rob]

Would agree with others.....strong possibility. Crew looks similar even though a bit blurry, and certain features on the both pics of the III's are the same. I think you got a match

I agree

Thanks guys!

Best,
Rob