Battleship Bismarck.

Romanian soldier, servant of a "Z.B.53, cal. 7,92 mm, M1937" machine gun (here used as anti-aircraft machine gun). Bessarabia - July 1941

Uniform: M1939.
Head gear: M1939 steel helmet (actually Dutch M1934).
Belt-buckle: M1930 (initially worn only by Guard units).
Weapon: Z.B.53 on an AA tripod.


Bessarabia - July 1941

Knight of the Mannerheim Cross, Lieutenant Kullervo Leskinen. Uhtua, 12.8.43.

B&w original for extra info:

http://www.ww2incolor.com/finnish_forces/134935.html
