Panzer-Lehr-Division SdKfz 251 markings December 15 ... - PALA 130

There is also a photo of a Das Reich Munitionsträger, which possibly was also photographed in the Roncey
pocket. Of interest is the later version full driver and co-driver compartment. Also, the full set of markings
(Div insignia to the left and the tactical insignia to the right) on the left fender. Due to the slight hue
difference between the Divisional insignia and the tactical insignia, I believe that the divisional insignia is
painted in yellow, which appears to be the normal color for Das Reich during this time, and the tactical
symbol in white:
According to Dugdale (Vol. I, Pg. 67), Das Reich reported 0 Hummels on hand on September 1, 1944.
9. SS-Panzer Division "Hohenstaufen":
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According to Zetterling (Pg. 335, 338) the Hummels were in the 3. Batterie. This is supported by Fürbringer
(Pg. 33). Tessin (Vol. 3, Pg. 158) also states that the I. Abt. was the self-propelled abteilung, but does not
identify the battery.
Both the 9. SS and 10. SS Panzer Divisions were equipped with the early version Hummels with single
driver's pod and the large muffler that was mounted on the rear of the vehicle. It is possible that these two
regiments were the only ones equipped with the earlier version Hummels in Normandy.
These Hummels are often stated to be painted in a base color of grey with green camouflage applied on top.
The illustrations in the old Vanguard series No. 18 on the Panzerkampfwagen IV represents the vehicles in
this paint scheme. Since Hummels were produced after the order to switch base colors from grey to
dunkelgelb makes this almost impossible. Some of the Hummels of 9. SS were dunkegelb with an