Das Reich officers, Wolfgang Otto , the youngster with two tank destruction badges, soft cap looking towards the camera with confidence.Almost all the officers in the photograph went on to become holders of the German Cross in Gold.From left to right. Hermann Bolte (2/7/44) , Friederich-Wilmelm Graun , 16/9/43) , Ernt Krag, Wolfgang Otto (12/3/44) and Hartmut Braun.The Stug in the background is Krag's command vehicle.(rudeerude)

Das Reich officers

In 1945 the graves of fallen german soldiers aren't in the wide russian plains, woods and fields anymore but in german towns and villages. the sign says: german, abide and commemorate your heroes.

East Prussia, 1945

Award ceremony in the field. SS-Sturmmann has been awarded Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse. Soldier at far left has spotted something interesting in his boots?