Kameraden

A knocked out Panther, Marked by a soldier, Ilyin 20/7.

Marked

Members of the Schutzpolizei (Schupo) stationed at Drohobycz (then in the Government General of Poland, now in Ukraine), probably 1941-'43.  Members of Special Police/Special Reserve Police units supplied much of the manpower for security operations in occupied and rear areas, including camp and Jewish ghetto security and manpower for "special actions".  The somewhat sub-optimal physical standard of men in such units (at least for this particular period) is suggested by this photo.  JR.