Kriegsmarine "Mausi" Unit photo.

[Martin W]

I just received this very nice and what i consider a very rare photo of what i beleive is a member of the "Sonderkommando Mausi".

We can see that he wears the horizontal pin Deumer Minesweeper badge and the Luftwaffe Observer badge.

These Luftwaffe units were involved in Mine clearing operations using modified Ju 52's and were therefore eligible for the KM Minesweeper badge.

More here on the "Mausi Units".

http://www.ww2.dk/air/seefl/mausi.html

http://www.balsi.de/...mando-Mausi.htm

Regards,Martin.

Edited October 23, 2011 by Martin W

[Norm F]

Hi Martin,

What a wonderful portrait! The composition, lighting, dramatic impact is outstanding, not to mention the detail on the awards and the bullion breast eagle.

Thanks for posting this!

Best regards,

---Norm

[Erik Krogh]

Martin,

Very interesting and nice photo. Thanks for posting both the portrait as well as the Mausi Unit link.

All The Best,

Erik