A fresh-faced machine-gunner from an unidentified Garde regiment, his hand resting on the wooden holster (stock) of his C96 'Broom-handle' Mauser pistol.
He wears a M1916 Stahlhelm, M1907/10 tunic with Swedish cuffs and Garde litzen on the collar and cuffs. The strap over his shoulder connects to the Schlitten, the MG08 sled mount.
An MG08 being dragged into it's final firing position: