The Prussian

Hello! That is just a cap...

Hello! I received this photo from German Landsturm-Bataillon N°1 Essen, taken in November 1914 in Gent (Belgium). Does anyone know something about the cape with the pointed collar-tabs? I´ve never seen such capes in the german army. Maybe belgium? Thanks a lot in advance

Hello! Here is a better list with photos: http://prussianmachine.com/

Not only Freikorps. They were also worn in the early Reichswehr,.

Hello! Probably two different persons. The photo with the metal numbers seems to be post-war (because of those numbers)

It seems that all photos are showing the same man

Hi Michael! I´ve seen these photos in a german forum too. We discussed, but we couldn´t get a solution... The last photo seems to be a fun-photo. Interesting the first one. The collar tabs could be UK made, the first ribbon could be an australian one. But that are all shots in the dark...

Hello! Nice photo! You're right with 11th division. Because of the Brandenburg cuffs it seems to be a bavarian infantry man

Hello! I´m looking for informations about the german Major Albert Paul du Vignau (born 29.9.66) Don´t confuse him with his brother Guido Rudolf Gustav du Vignau! In 1913 he retired as Major in Inf.Rgt.158. From 24.12.14-30.12.14 (six days!) he lead the 1st Battailon of Res.Inf.Rgt.270. Then he appeared at the Cannakale-Front. One source says, he became a turkish Lt.Col. and served with the turkish 58th Infantry-Regiment. Then it´s getting dark... I couldn´t find any information of him in the turkish army and I couldn´t get any informations of that regiment in 1915/16. I only know, the regiment was part of the 19th Division in January 1915. Then I´ve found several sources, that the regiment was transfered to the 6th Army Corps. Some sources also say, it was in 24th. and/or 16th. Division. Does anyone know, in which divisions that regiment was in mid 1915 until 1916 and something about that german officer? He survived the war and died 1935 in Berlin. Thanks a lot in advance!

Hello Tony! For me, this is the 260mm mortar from Schneider, which was only supplied to Italy. That would also fit with the Italian-looking picture. The struts are probably an additional improvement to the chassis, which was also completely overloaded on the 220mm mortars. They were probably only allowed to be pulled at a maximum speed of 5 km/h, otherwise there was probably serious damage. This meant that marching infantry could easily overtake the carriages.

Great collection!

Hello! I think it´s: Ausreise (Depature) and Heimreise (Journey home)

RIR246 and RIR248 also had one... Unfortunately I don´ t have 248. Here 246:

Hello! Very nice bar! Congrats! I´m not sure, when exactly the medal was introduced, but they were awarded for the battles in Flanders 1914/15

SOLVED! Private 1st class Sigmund "Frank" Piatasik from Buffalo, NY. Born May 1, 1897, died Jan.29, 1962. Enlisted date (Columbus Barracks, Ohio): July 21, 1916, discharged Dec.12, 1919, enlisted (probably volunteered) Dec.13, 1919, honourable discharged Jan.24, 1923 Grades: Mechanic May 17, 1917, Private July 10, 1919, Mechanic Aug.25, 1919 Stations: H comp. 28th. Inf. to Jan.2, 1918 A comp, 3rd. MG-Btl. to Aug.12, 1919 MG comp., 8th. Inf. to discharge Uniform: Collar badge: Crossed rifles for infantry A = 3rd army, later American Forces Germany Chevron for Private 1st class, underneath patch for "Mechanic" Six oversea-service-chevrons (for three years), overseas-service from Jun.12, 1917 until discharge One service-stripe for three years service time in the army In his records the name Frank is not mentioned. Probably he called himself "Frank" as a nickname, because Sigmund sounded too much "german"? The 8th. Inf. first belonged to the 8th. Div. When the division was disbanned, the regiment remained in the AFG in Koblenz from June 1919 until Jan.25, 1923, when the "USAT St.Mihiel" left Antwerp and arrived Feb.7, 1923 in Savannah, Georgia So he was discharged one day before he left Europe. I hope the state still paid for the crossing...😁