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    • patches
      Been studying this foto for over 40 years since I seen it in the Davis book when I got in in the summer of 1978. Came to the finial conclusion these two are from the 21st Panzer Division, the Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 21, the original Reconnaissance unit of the then 5th Light Division was the Aufklärungsabteilung 33 , which was formed from the 33rd Infantry Division's Aufklärungsabteilung 33  which was from elements of  Kavallerie-Regiment 6, one of the units awarded the eagle. in Africa the now 21st Panzer Division, the unit was redesignated as the Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3.   The 21st Panzer Division was destroyed in Africa, and when it was reraised, the Reconnaissance unit was retitle Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 21, and here I think the new unit kept wearing the eagle as a tradition badge purpose as a unit, as it really was a lineal descendant of the Kavallerie-Regiment 6/Aufklärungsabteilung 33/Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3.
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      A M18 being worn, yes somewhere in Western Germany 1945, division unknown.
    • Gear Fanatic
      that's a very round rock... Agreed I also would've been pretty happy to find that regardless of origin LOL
    • Preppy Picker
      I knew I recognized that picture. I remember reading George Peterson’s for sale list and looking everything up in the Davis book.
    • Avidcollector
      Thank you. Thanks. I'm already enjoying it.
    • Avidcollector
      Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
    • jmd62
      Great examples, thanks for sharing! 
    • Rakkasan187
      Great collaboration.. I have Davis's book, will have to look for it..   Leigh
    • Exoticitems1920
      The place selling it did mention the lining had been removed for what it's worth. Here is the description: Original Polizei Tunic, Shako and Belt of a WWII German Rural Gendarmerie. An exquisite grouping that displays in a truly fantastic manner. The Shako is made by Robert Lubstein/EREL and is a Size 57 ½. The tunic is for a Meister and is about a size 38. Both ribbons are included. Sleve linings have been removed. Possibly done by the original owner. Cuff buttons were are held on by safty pins. The parade stylem belt is made by and marked Ekso Prima. Size 96. Aluminum Polizei buckle is unmarked. The cross strap is SS marked.    Not sure if that adds anything or not to go off of.   I really appreciate the feedback!
    • Proud Kraut
      Preppy Picker is correct. The picture shows members of Kavallerie Regiment 6 who wore the "Schwedter Adler" at their hat. Referring to Brian Davis´uniform book the picture was taken at the Normandy, June 6th, 1944 and the soldiers were captured by the British.
    • Preppy Picker
      Like Leigh at a glance it all looks pretty good. One thing that concerns me are the unlined sleeves. I think someone might have changed the shoulder boards and didn’t finish the job. Both sleeves have this same unfinished look. just an afterthought, shouldn’t the belt be brown?
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