Superb photo of Stormtroopers with Long P.08s

Major Tom · 09-24-2022, 09:23 AM

The man with the first class iron cross looks to have a 'pommel' hanging on his belt his left side. Pommels were used for daggers. Maybe he was awarded a dagger for his service?

DonVoigt · 09-27-2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Major Tom

The man with the first class iron cross looks to have a 'pommel' hanging on his belt his left side. Pommels were used for daggers. Maybe he was awarded a dagger for his service?

Not a "pommel", but Portepee; a pommel is the upper end of the grip or knob on many daggers/bladed weapons.

09-24-2022, 09:23 AM	#1
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