Soldier of the SS-Totenkopf-Division, in the North Soviet Union, 1941. He is wearing the Totenkopf collar (in horizontal format), which was initially worn by all members of the division. In vertical format until May, 1940 and then in horizontal format. He is awarded the 2nd class of the Iron Cross, but I don't know, what kind of camouflage tunic or smock is he wearing. (Bundesarchiv Bild 101III-Wiegand-119-10)

Totenkopf - Bild 101III-Wiegand-119-10

A common practice in Europe that continues to this day, is the issue of a remembrance card on the death of a family member. Wehrmacht Heer Deathnotice, Martin Feichtmeier, Grenadier - Grenadier.Rgt. He died during transport in a lazarettzug (hospital train) on "8. April 1944". He was buried in Reni (România).    Volksbund:
Nachname: 	Feichtmeier
Vorname: 	Martin
Dienstgrad: 	Grenadier
Geburtsdatum: 	18.09.1925
Geburtsort: 	Obermerhofen
Todes-/Vermisstendatum: 	08.04.1944
Todes-/Vermisstenort: 	Galati

WH Deathnotice Eastern Front

German Gebirgsjäger with a captured ancient looking artillery piece. Photo probably taken during the Greek campaign. Info on the piece appreciated.