With only 35 built, the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.A was a relatively rare panzer. This one is marked with the white-outline balkenkreuz on the superstructure side and also has an underlined tactical number (unfortunately obstructed by the open hatch) on the turret’s side. It is distinguished as an Ausf.A by the shape of the commander's cupola as well as the triangular frame-like device on the side of the superstructure, behind the national insignia. This was a mount for an anti-aircraft machine gun, which could be swung away from the panzer in order to be trained on an aerial target. Other early panzers, such as the Pz.Kpfw.I, also had a mount of this type.
Source :
Book "Panzer Vor: German Armor At War 1939-45" by Frank V. De Sisto
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