This fine photo clearly shows all of the main recognition features of the Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.J: later drive sprocket and idler wheel (introduced on the Ausf.H); superstructure front plate of 50mm thickness with ball-mounted MG34 and hull side extensions drilled to accept tow hooks. Note the way the mud flaps could be folded back onto the fenders and the black-out driving slits covering the conventional head-lamps. There is no Notek head-lamp mounted. There is also a white-outline Balkenkreuz national insignia on the side of the superstructure and a white tactical number ("?33") on the side of the turret.
Source :
Book "Panzer Vor: German Armor At War 1939-45" by Frank V. De Sisto
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