Slavko Juric
SS Rottenfhurer
Balcans
Handschar - Rottenfuhrer
WWII
DidD80013
SS-Rottenführer Slavko Juric is from the 13.Waffen-Gebrigs-Division der SS "Handschar" (kroatische Nr.1). He is wearing the normal service version of the Fez and he is fully equipped for the anti-Partisan campaign. Slavko is the sniper of his unit and is armed with the K98 Sniper rifle w/4-power, turret mount sniper scope. Of especial interest is the Mountain troop field trousers, which is more baggy than the regular issue M-43 Field trousers, which is also included. 1. Character head sculpt 2. Cloth Insignias Handschar collar tabs, Croatia Volunteer Shield, SS Sleeve Eagle, Corporal Chevron, SS Edelweiss 3. Bendable hands 4. Fez—Field service version 5. “Blurred Edge” SS Camouflage helmet cover 6. “Blurred Edge” SS Camouflage smock 7. Mountain troop field trousers 8. M-43 Field tunic 9. M-43 Field trousers 10. Mountain troop rucksack Fabric with leather trimming and belts SS Camo Zeltbahn is included 11. Mountain climbing rope 12. M31 Bread Bag with full interior detail -fabric 13. Gas mask cape carrier -fabric 14. Mountain Troop Legging –fabric & metal 15. Metal M40 Helmet with leather liner and double decal 16. Black K98k ammunition pouches –leather 17. M31 Canteen with bakelite cup –metal 18. Standard M31 Canteen with aluminum cup –metal 19. M31 Mess kit –metal 20. Mountain climbing Ice Axe – wood and metal 21. Ice Axe brown leather cover 22. Non-folding Entrenching Tool – metal 23. Entrenching Tool cover – leather 24. M31 Gas mask canister – metal 25. M24 Stick Grenade with Detachable Fragmentation Sleeve – wood and metal 26. M39 Egg Grenade X 2 27. Mountain climbing pitons 28. K98 Sniper rifle w/4-power,turret mount sniper scope – wood and metal 29. K98 Rifle stripper clips with removable rounds X 6 sets – brass and aluminum 30. Leather rifle sling with functional metal buckle 31. Mountain boots 32. Did model “F” body
SS-Rottenführer Slavko Juric, 13.Waffen-Gebrigs-Division der SS "Handschar" 1942. Handschar (a curved Turkish Scimitar) has historically been the symbol of Bosnia, therefore named by Himmler when forming of the 13 SS with men mostly from Croatia. Their uniform are basically the same as regular SS issue with the exception of the special collar tab with the arm holding a Handschar/Scimitar over the Swastika, an Edelweiss on the right sleeves and a red-white chessboard Croatian arm shield on the left arm. The unit received their basic training in France and were tasked with mostly anti-Partisan operations until late 1944 when the threats from Russian Red Army becomes imamate and front line combat duty were assigned.