WW2; “Hitlerjugend” (12th Panzer Division)

The Fighting of 2 Panzer Division, Normandy, 17 June - 7 July 1944 - Tank Encyclopedia

Revived Visuals on Instagram: "A close study of a ceremonial parade featuring Adolf and the SS. While many archives date this image to 1943, historical evidence suggests a much earlier timeline—likely 1935-1938. The troops are wearing the iconic black Dienstanzug (service dress) with a single cross-strap and the older “M1916” or “M1918” style helmets. By 1939, as the war began, the SS had largely transitioned to field-grey (Feldgrau) uniforms for active duty. The black uniforms were mostly releg