31349 Confederate Wearing Shell Jacket Defending, No.2 First Legion-Normandy Fallschirmjäger As one soldier almost lapses

As one soldier almost lapses into unconsciousness his comrade pulls him to safety… the enemy are close on their heels

shot and killed the Royal couple as they drove through the city

The Panther's long barreled

Panther #223 was issued to Panzer Regiment 31 of the 5

Drummers and fifers of the period were still important components of an infantry company

31349 Confederate Wearing Shell Jacket Defending, No.2 First Legion-Normandy Fallschirmjäger As one soldier almost lapsesConfederate Wearing Shell Jacket Defending, No. 2 This soldier is wearing the classic short jacket of the Army of Northern Virginia which appeared from the fall of 1862 and was used until the end of the war. These uniforms used much less fabric than the stylish full length frock coats typical of the period. These garments were referred to as both shell jackets or depot jackets and almost universally made from wool or a wool and cotton blend which was