Help With German Photo

I have already asked this one of our buddies over at WW2 Talk, and would appreciate any thoughts on the photo below. What can you tell me about this man? Thanks in advance.

 

I have no idea of the identity, Sorry

The location is more than likely North Africa or the Mediterranean, judging by the uniform.

 

Sorry, I should have added that it's taken in France in May 1945.

 

Oh Ok then, sorry

I still can't help you

 

It's an Officer in Summer-Uniform that's all.

 

For German officers and senior NCOs a white jacket was authorized as a full dress / evening dress uniform (ie to be worn at formal functions like a dinner or ball). This officer is wearing such a jacket although, apparently not in the proscribed fashion.

 

He looks to be an Pioneer (Engineer) Officer or possibly General Staff Offiz-but I don't think so since the underlay is too dark to be a redish color, and he's of the rank of Major. He also looks to have the Close Conbat Clasp in Bronze, 1939 EK 1st cl and German Cross in Gold. His breast adler is an aluminum pin on version.

Hope this helps?

 

Indeed, also Summer uniform looks just the same.

 

Thanks for all the additional comments, and thanks to you, as I was hoping you would reply!

It has all proved very useful.

 

Quite welcome Paul, glad to try to be of usage to you.

Take care and Cheers ;-))