NA436 The Temporary Regimental Standard Bearer WWII K&C WH The standard military rifle most

The standard military rifle most Aussies carried was the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle

built in small numbers

In a desperate attempt to hold off the Allied Armies even this grandfather has been drafted into the "Volksturm"

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NA436 The Temporary Regimental Standard Bearer WWII K&C WH The standard military rifle mostIn battle and other times the Regimental Colours were usually held by a junior subaltern. In battle, standard bearers were often prime targets for enemy snipers and riflemen and suffered accordingly. Here, a lowly corporal holds the Regimental standard after the young officer was killed He is also seen firing one of the officers pistols.