TODAY It is still out there...

[Steinar]

superb tunic.


out of curiosity, what happened to his KC and DK?

[JG 51]

Wow.. what a great thread. Absolutely one of the best I´ve seen on the WAF. This is the kind of stuff I think of before I fall asleep at night

[B. N. Singer]

All of his awards and documents and some additonal insignia are in the private collection of a friend of mine. I have seen and handled the grouping, but it is unlikely to ever see the light of day.

Too bad everything could not be united as a complete grouping (although, truth be told, I would be delighted to own just the wraparound)!

B. N. Singer

[Steinar]

thats a cool looking visor cap as well

[Mike Davis]

The current owner has provided some additional images for posting.

Shot of von Beschwitz wearing the wrap. Note numbered panzer assault badge and the officer's habitual wear of breeches.

[Mike Davis]

Photo of von Beschwitz (apparently wearing the same wraparound) reviewing soldiers of heavy panzer batallion 505 in Autumn 1944.

[Mike Davis]

Image of von Beschwitz awarding decorations to men of heavy panzer batallion 505 in Autumn 1944.

[Mike Davis]

Photo of von Beschwitz in conversation with other officers.

[Mike Davis]

Shot of panzer signal tabs were part of the original find.

[bnz. 42]

Thank you, Mike, for these very cool pictures Wow, men, this is just so unreal, haha! I mean this wrap makes the history to look like it was yesterday! Now imagine if von Beschwitz/the owner of this wrap posted his comments in this thread and told us some stories.. !

[Glenn McInnes]

Great photos.

It appears he is wearing the same jacket and possibly the same breeches in the field, as worn in the studio photo.No doubt taken around the same time.





Glenn

[Napalm]

Too bad everything could not be united as a complete grouping (although, truth be told, I would be delighted to own just the wraparound)!

B. N. Singer

Hi Scott,
Seeing that the man is now in his 90th year maybe your friend could be persuaded for one night only to re-unite the group even virtually?

[Gustavo66]

I can only add my thanks to the others for having the possibility to read and see such a unique story.

Thank you

Gustavo

[Steinar]

this is just too cool.

[History]

I know this is an old thread but,,,,.This is the stuff we all dream of. I think it is fitting that Bill found this. Congrats BILL!!!!!!!