Here is another link to another forum with more photos.   https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/forum/wehrmacht-uniforms-and-equipment/achtung-panzer-forum/16018335-stug-iii-found-in-germany   An incredibly historic find.   Leigh 

Wow, they knew what it is yet relied on ebay repro listings for pricing .  Good for you!   Lance 

Here is a link to a topic from another forum where a buried German WW2 STUG III was found at an airfield near Bremerhaven.    https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/armour-weapons-aircraft-recovery/buried-stug-iii-found-germany-2026-a-849109/   Pretty amazing find. hopefully they find the other vehicles as well..   Leigh 

You're welcome!

Thanks Boy Howdy!

any comments on the pith helmets I posted?

Joe, as always a beautiful piece I know I’m coming to this thread late in the game. You always always have the goods. I think the award booklet is what really sets it off. I’ve been lucky enough to have one in the past as part of a hero of labor set with the award booklet, but sadly had to sell it off when I was purchasing my home. Nonetheless it’s beautiful thank you for making all of us envious 

I'm still trying to ID the first buckle...

Nice! I actually went to the spot in Crimea in 2010.  I went to the monument that was put there just after the event.  At the base of it I eyeballed a piece of WWII frag.   I met a local relic hunter and bought a nice selection of relics to include 93rd Regiment buttons, cap bade, etc.

I think the DD transitional helmet is my favorite helmet.     steve