Panzermänner

[StuGIII]

two kameraden

Here are two panzermen relaxing on a bench.

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Panzermen talking 1

Here's the first of two photos. I believe these men are discussing something, but what I don't know.

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Panzermen talking 2

Here's the second photo.

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Panzerman at home

Here's a panzerman relaxing at home.

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Panzerman, Kameraden and girls

Here's a panzerman with two kameraden and their girls.

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panzerman in profile

Here's a blond panzerman in profile. What's that badge he has next to his collar? I see he has a sports badge, but I'm refering to the thing above it.

[Alex K]

Hi John. He's wearing the ribbonbar for the annexation of the sudetenland with the "prager burg" spange.
Regards, Alex

[StuGIII]

Prager burg?

Hi John. He's wearing the ribbonbar for the annexation of the sudetenland with the "prager burg" spange.
Regards, Alex

Hi Alex,

Thanks for the help. So this photo was probably taken between say 1938-1940? What was the prager burg spange?

[12thPanzer]

Hi Alex,

Thanks for the help. So this photo was probably taken between say 1938-1940? What was the prager burg spange?

Hi John,
the Praguer Castle bar spange (prager Burg) was awarded to men who were involved in the occupation of the Sudetenland and the annexation of Bohemia and Moravia. The spange was affixed to the Sudetenland medal ribbon bar and was available to be awarded to all German branches/personnel

[StuGIII]

Prager Burg

Hi John,
the Praguer Castle bar spange (prager Burg) was awarded to men who were involved in the occupation of the Sudetenland and the annexation of Bohemia and Moravia. The spange was affixed to the Sudetenland medal ribbon bar and was available to be awarded to all German branches/personnel

So this fellow took part in the Annexation and specifically was involved in occupying the Prague Castle. That was 1938, and without any bravery or other badges, I'd have to say it was taken shortly after the annexation. Would that be a fair guess?

[12thPanzer]

So this fellow took part in the Annexation and specifically was involved in occupying the Prague Castle. That was 1938, and without any bravery or other badges, I'd have to say it was taken shortly after the annexation. Would that be a fair guess?

mmm, not sure when it was taken really. I believe he is wearing the 3rd pattern wrap, which to my knowledge was modified/ issued in 42. But I could be wrong, as Im still learning myself. Maybe someone else could chime in.

[naxos]

So this fellow took part in the Annexation and specifically was involved in occupying the Prague Castle. That was 1938, and without any bravery or other badges, I'd have to say it was taken shortly after the annexation. Would that be a fair guess?

Most likely, could be during the French Campaign in 1940. Nice images StuGIII




Here is a Hauptfeldwebel with the Prager Spange, Picture taken in 1944.
(note: he has been in the Wehrmacht for a long time, participated on the Ostfront 1941/42, but no Iron Cross or KVK.)

[naxos]

One more:

note the shoulder-strap cord

[naxos]

Panzeraufklärer

[naxos]

How about Willem Dafoe?