WS345 WHEN WITTMANN MET PEIPER First Legion - US Airborne BB036 US Winter Infantry Sergeant

BB036 US Winter Infantry Sergeant with Thompson SMG

Usually appointed by the local Government officials these older and much respected leaders were one of the principal targets of Viet Cong assassination squads

protecting a Roman Province in peacetime and dealing with the trials and tribulations of Rome itself

parade dress accoutrements that clearly identify him as belonging to the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler regimen

In addition to the specialized skills as a musician

WS345 WHEN WITTMANN MET PEIPER First Legion - US Airborne BB036 US Winter Infantry SergeantThis SIX FIGURE set portrays the moment when Jochen Peiper, also in black tank uniform, greets the junior officer Michael Wittmann and his crew. As you see Peiper gives the almost casual half Heil Hitler salute while the younger Wittmann gives the full, extended right arm salute in reply. Wittmanns Crew stand at attention waiting to be introduced.