Chris Boonzaier Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I overpaid because the IR24 connection, but an interesting pic showing the runners posing at the entrance to the regiments gefechtstand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Just gas masks. I would've thought a pistol at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Maybe Company level runners had pistols? I am guessing who got the units pistols was something officially established, and runners probably changed so often.... no point wasting a good pistol on a guy who may leave the bunker and never be seen again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Maybe Company level runners had pistols? I am guessing who got the units pistols was something officially established, and runners probably changed so often.... no point wasting a good pistol on a guy who may leave the bunker and never be seen again..... Good point. A regimental runner would probably use it more against the rats than the enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Regimental runners would deliver messages to either higher HQ or Bn HQs correct? Neither of those were in the front line so perhaps the need for a weapon was not as great as the need for speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakegoodman Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Chris, there's no such thing as paying too much for a photograph if you really want it, despite what my wife says. Interesting photo, thanks for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcin L Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Drake - I didn't know you are an user of this forum. You have a stunning collection of pictures - please share some new one also here from time to time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakegoodman Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Drake - I didn't know you are an user of this forum. You have a stunning collection of pictures - please share some new one also here from time to time! Every time I visit I get distracted and forget to post what I originally came for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 You have fantastic pics... some of them can really knock a guy off his feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakegoodman Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Too kind Chris. I suspect my collection is mediocre compared with some out there. I just choose to share mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakegoodman Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I should qualify that statement. It was not intended as a 'back-hander' to other collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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