Hauptmann Bethke and the "Malta KV-2" - German Armored Forces & Vehicles | Gallery

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#1

Hauptmann Bethke and the "Malta KV-2"

Captain Hans-Günther Bethke (on the photo still as an NCO and officer aspirant) and the "Malta KV-2". In the end the planned invasion of Malta was cancelled, Bethke was killed in action at Mga/Northern Russia on September 14, 1942.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://ww2incolor.com/gallery/german-armored-forces-vehicles/20176/hauptmann-bethke-and-the-%22malta-kv-2%22
#2

The two thin white stripes on Unterfeldwebel Bethke’s shoulderstrap indicate an officer candidate (the same as the soldier next to him).

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#4

Agreed. Also it looks like Waffen-SS belt buckle and collar tabs to me - when magnified.