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figure represents a Gefreiter of the newly formed Deutches
Afrika Korps sent to North Africa to aid the Italians in 1942.
The figure is dressed in the early pattern olive coloured
uniform of open neck tunic with national, arm of service and
rank insignia, trousers, leather and canvas boots and steel
helmet. His equipment consists of 'Y' straps and belt, 2
ammunition pouches, tan bread bag, gas mask canister, water
bottle, bayonet and scabbard, goggles, and entrenching tool. He
is armed with the standard K98 rifle. |
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