Help with WWII German Equipment

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Everyone, A future project I want to do, hopefully in 1/16th, or larger, is this photo of a WSS Grenadier w/MG42. I really like the way he's carrying the MG, holding on to the bipod, and handle of the drum magazine. My question is, what is the box under his left arm??? I thought it might be a case for the sight, that was used on the tripod mount for the MG, but the case on the Grenadier is much largerAnyone know for sure??? Thanks for any help. Regards, SG

 

[nautilas]

I have no idea what the case is for but he would be nice in 200mm, roy.

 

[Heeresbergführer]

Grüß Di' Sturm Grenadier,

The box under his left arm is a Geballte Ladung 3 kg (3 kg demolition charge), normally used by Pioniere (combat engineers). Here's a site with photos and dimensions: http://www.lexpev.nl/minesandcharges/europe/germany/3kgsprengbuechse.html

And a nice .pdf about various German Demolition Equipment:
http://www.lexpev.nl/downloads/germandemolitionequipment1944.pdf

Pioniere vor!

Patrick

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Patrick, Thanks for the info on the demo charge, and the sites you posted, excellent references. I was continually looking for various MG equipment, thanks again for pointing me in the right direction, Regards, SG