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Thanks Mihnea, the photo you just posted comes from my blog , it was sent to me by Mr. Jura Marcu Dimitrie, I have it in a better resolution if you are interested of viewing it in a better quality.

This post has been edited by ionionescu on May 30, 2011 06:51 pm

The next photo is a snapshot from ”Hitler in Colour-Dokumentary”.
The original color film is taken during the visit of Marshal Antonescu at ”Führerhauptquartier Wolfsschanze” , Görlitz village railway station, 10 January 1943
The person from center is Colonel Ion Gheorghe. (later on General de brigadă)

The first question is about the greatcoat of General de corp de armată Gheorghe Rozin (first from left), is the red collar only for generals?
The second question is about the identity of the Air Force Colonel from right, can someone identify him?
Thanks!


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There are a lot of very nice photos on your blog.

Now back on subject the collar of the general isn't actually red only the lining of the greatcoat is red and because the collar is folded that way, the lining is visible. I know that this was also the case in WWI but I don't know the year this detail became official and what are it's origins. And yes the red lining was specific to generals only.

Thank you Mihnea.

About what I thought it was an ”Air Force Colonel” (photo above, right), in the book ”Jurnalul Maresalului Antonescu, Vol.II, 1.I.1942-30.VI.1943” by Gh. Buzatu, I found a list with the names of the staff who accompanied Marshal Antonescu during his visit, among them is ”Comandor Popp” does anybody know something about him?
Thanks.

At this link, I found some interesting photos, maybe someone can help me with a few questions I have regarding some of the photos.

The first question is if someone can identify the pilot in the image attached below.
I think behind him is an I.A.R. 80 fighter plane, maybe he is the same pilot from the second photo attached.
Location and time-frame, possibly, Basarabia - summer of 1941.
Thanks!



This post has been edited by ionionescu on May 24, 2011 03:24 pm

There are some nice pics at that link, thanks for sharing, here's a sample search :

http://bilder.sz-photo.de/index.php?online...on&landscape_h=

I really like that Stuka shot.

you're welcome, regards!

Another interesting photo is the one attached below, Romanian soldiers (photo description says
Romanian Troops, and the uniforms look Romanian to me) operating a ”Škoda, 30.5cm Mörser, M.16”.
I know Romanian Army captured such a weapon in WW1, but I think the howitzers were never put in use.
Is it a propaganda photo?, or is it a German ”Škoda, 30.5cm Mörser, M.16” operated by Romanian troops?
Location and time-frame, possibly, Crimea or Moldova - summer of 1944.
Thanks!

100% Hungarian soldiers. Look close at the tunics the pocket flaps are not straight like the Romanian one. The boots are tall and closed with 2 leather straps, also they don't have gaiters and the pants are closed around the calf with buttons. Romanian pants were not closed with buttons and the Romanian boots were low sometimes worn with leather gators closed with 3 leather straps but more often they wore puttees. The Hungarians also had german type helmets but with a small holding loop at the back of the helmet.

With a good quality picture it would be easy to ID them as Hungarian soldiers.

romanian volunteers in waffen ss ?

something interesting :

Rare German WW2 Army Foreign Romanian Volunteer Armband, stamped + owner's postcard
This item depicted in the images below is a rare German WW2 Army Foreign Volunteer Romanian armband with Shield. These armband with shield wore on German uniforms or a combination of other foreign uniforms. The armband has a German stamp. Also the armband has a stamp of manufactory. If you have any questions please ask me. Veteran purchased. For sale there is also an original postcard of owner of this armband W. Marton. Original pictures. This particular armband passed very important test - it does not glow under the black lamp (all fabrics after 1945 glow under the black light).
Estimate price for this item is $250 - $270. But you can MAKE an OFFER. We can always give you a good discount.

Thanks Mihnea, you are right, at a closer look some details don't mach Romanian uniforms.

The next question is about the identity of the pilot (with his face towards us, explaining something)
in the first photo attached below (note how close is the ”Michael's cross” of the Bf 109E wing tip).
Maybe the two photos attached go together, in the second photo we have Bf 109E-3 No.9
of Slt. Av. Ioan Di Cesare, is he the pilot from the first photo?
Location and time-frame, possibly, Salz airfield - summer of 1941.
Thanks!



This post has been edited by ionionescu on May 22, 2011 11:37 am

I am very interested to see the foto with that armband in wear - please show us the picture.

sorry for misunderstanding ... i don't have someting like this.

some details about armband at http://ww2army.com/images/3000-3999/3510/1.php

IMO, the armband and the story is total bull.