Jock Auld Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Guys, Is this a military saddle? Marked with crown and Dr.? Cheers Jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Yes! Its a nice model 1916 - The Dr. stands for Dragoner, with the crown it could be Leib-Dragoner Regiment Nr.20 Edited August 1, 2014 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Auld Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Naxos, Thankyou for the direction. I thought it looked a bit WW2 until I seen the stamp. I guess there is not much between them? Thanks again. Jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The WWII Wehrmacht used the model 1925. The M25 was lighter, had more forward panels for a shorter stirrup and a few other changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hmmm. Wasn't there a Model 1889? There should be more markings on this, especially manufacturer marks. My saddle has marks on both sides of the sweat flaps (Schweißblätter), unit mark and date on the inside middle (U.R.20 1895) and on the outside high up under the seat flap (F.Cobau). Normally, a crown on leather items denotes a Bavarian B.A. acceptance, but that would appear with a corps Roman numeral beneath (I., II., III.). So, Hardy may be correct. Anyway, it's a good guess. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yes, the 1889 model was a bit different. The maker mark and the year should be in one of the circled places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Here is the saddle in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Here is one of mine - note the location of the date stamp: Mainz 1916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Auld Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Guys, You are quite right it is marked on the L/H/S. Maker: Morltz Stech?, Erelbe?g , 1918. There is a very faint large number 1 on the panel oppsite where the crown mark is. found nothing underneath. Jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hardy, Nice to see your saddles. I wish there was more information available about the various models. My example is complete, except for the Lanzenschuhe. That's too bad, because I have a lance. The only accessories I have are a set of saddlebags and a Hufeisentasche. I'm missing the Kochgeschirr holder, sword hanger, carbine shoe, packroll, etc. I saw a set of accessories all made from Papiergarn on the French WWI forum. Unbelievable stuff! Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Auld Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Chip, If you post pictures of what is missing on your rig I can keep my eyes open on the markets etc? i need to know what to look for though. Jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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