Helmets in Stalingrad

[ROMMEL-rus]

I went to dig yesterday. Has found MitUns...

[ROMMEL-rus]

pure

[helmetbuyers]

nice buckle in awesome condition.

[Hummel]

Was ist das?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Was ist das?

Soviet rank insignia for an NCO. These were worn in the corner of the collar tab and were gold coloured and denoted NCO's status at a quick glance. They were discontinued as they made a good target for snipers.

Enclosed is a re-enactment photo of me wearing one, as I don't have an original photo on hand to share.

Cheers, Ade.

[Striking 9th]

Rommel, I am just awestruck at what a beautiful country you live in. I hope to visit there one day soon. Very nice pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them.
Scott

[ROMMEL-rus]

Yesterday I went to dig for 2 days.

[FlyingAce]

Great work Rommel

Is it dangerous to dig? Mines, granates etc??

Gtz

[Hummel]

[Hummel]

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[-Peters-]

Is it dangerous to dig? Mines, granates etc??

There is always the danger of hitting unexploded grenades or mines. In the Japanese forum part, there was a digger who hit a grenade that went off, lucky for him it was a smoke grenade, but could had been one with explosives

Nice finds Rommel, always a pleasure to look at this thread!

[Bill Hermann]

I love this thread , thanks for keeping it going guys with your finds, I want so much one day to come to Mother Russia with my three sons and stand on the banks of the Volga and remember and honour all those lost young Men, whatever their nationality. I especially love the shot's of the countryside, a beautiful country. Regards, Bill

[Hummel]

Freunde haben gestern gefunden.

[Hummel]

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[Ian J]

Nice Steib sidecar