427th Eastern Battalion was formed from former Russian POWs, in Central Russia on the 13th of January, 1943. Battalion guarded strategic objects, engaged in anti-partisan operations, was also directly involved in combat with the Red Army. Disbanded the same year in December. Reestablished in August 1944 in East Prussia. Transferred to Germany in January 1945..
Matching set of shoulder straps of a Russian Liberation Army (Russian: Русская освободительная
армия, POA) soldier. Characteristic of Eastern Volunteers uniforms wide straps, constructed of dark green wool, with red rayon piping, indicating POA troops. The bottom sections of the straps are constructed of greenish-gray wool, while the retaining tongues are ..
Matching set of shoulder straps of a Russian Liberation Army (Russian: Русская освободительная
армия, POA) soldier. Characteristic of Eastern Volunteers uniforms wide straps, constructed of dark green wool, with red rayon piping, indicating POA troops. The bottom sections of the straps are constructed of greenish-gray wool, while the retaining tongues are ..
German leaflet from a propaganda projectile "Battle path illustrated" (Russian: Иллюстрированный Боевой Путь) aimed at Red Army soldiers encouraging them to join POA formations. 1943. The front of the leaflet depicts the Commander of Russian Liberation Army (Russian: Русская освободительная армия, POA) and Chairman of the Committee for the Liberation of the ..
German leaflet from a propaganda projectile "Battle path illustrated" (Russian: Иллюстрированный Боевой Путь) aimed at Red Army soldiers encouraging them to join POA formations. 1943. The front of the leaflet depicts the Commander of Russian Liberation Army (Russian: Русская освободительная армия, POA) and Chairman of the Committee for the Liberation of the ..
Sleeve shield of Russian Liberation Army (Russian: Русская освободительная армия) - collaborationist formation, primarily composed of Russians, that fought under German command against soviet troops.Rare variant of BeVo stitching on reverse, compared to other known BeVo POA shields. Size - 7.2 x 8.4 cm..