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Finding very little information on the wear of an Ueberrock by Prussian general officers, although it seems to typically show up in studio photos. Main question: to confirm that there was a dark blue pre-War version, such as in example Nr.1, and also later a field gray variant. If that is true, can someone confirm the dates that dark blue was replaced by the field gray, and if there were any additional upgrades? Any suggested bibliography that might deal with this issue would also be very appreciated. thank! Jon V http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/page_10.htm

thank you Daniel!

At first glance, appeared to be Gen d Kav Max von Laffert, but not even certain he's Saxon (??) http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/aka/laffert.htm

very good Chris!...had to think about that one for a sec. http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/aok/eichhorn.htm

thanks Glenn, they look similar, although if so - the mustache has drooped with old age

Thanks Christophe! - can you tell me if this photo is of Konrad?

Although this image is listed by BPK as being Prussian Kriegsminister GdI Heinrich von Gossler, it sure looks like a PLM he's wearing. Is he instead a match for 11.ID commander GL Konrad von Gossler (VI.RK commander on MTag and PLM 10.08.1916)? thanks for any help Jon http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/index.htm

cheers, Jens

thank you Glenn; would you know if these Abkürzungen are Latin, French?

Württemberg MVO (Militärverdienstorden) ... searching for dates when following received this medal: MVO-Grosskreuz Albrecht Herzog von Württemberg MVO-Komtur Wilhelm Heye Fritz von Loßberg Ritter Wilhelm Groener

Could somebody please decode for me the abbreviation / symbology associated with the following: on the epaulet there is either a UR, AR, CCR?? Another common abbreviation that I should know, this time on the Dienstaltersliste entry for Gen von Woyrsch: he is Chef IR 51 ... then looks like "ic" or possibly "rc"

Tks fellas, very good information!

Is there a Saxon medal / order which would be considered the premier award for a general officer or staff officer? ... one that might equate to Bavaria's MMJO? thanks for any info or opinion Jon Prussian Machine

Hi Glenn - thank you for the help! I should really take your on-line Decorations Recognition course. cheers Jon

Can someone confirm if this image is indeed Bavarian Kriegsminister Otto Frh Kress von Kressenstein? 16.05.1914 thank you! Jon Prusssian Machine

ok, thanks Dave! ... now for some serious back-to-the-drawing-board

versuchen wir's noch mal....

I was told it might be Polish, but it looked similar to old German script. Maybe Lithuanian(?)

Family post-card from Memel area....early 20th c Can someone help transliterate....or is this even German? thank you in advance Jon

Family post-card from Memel area....early 20th c Can someone help transliterate....or is this even German? thank you in advance Jon

when the "Great HQ of HM the Kaiser & King" mobilized in August 1914, Wilhelm II was accompanied from Berlin to Koblenz (and beyond) by his Military Cabinet Chief von Lyncker and three additional General Adjutants (according to Cron's). Am curious which of the following generals were included with the mobilized HQ(?): Oskar von Lindequist, Hans von Plessen, Gustav von Kessel, Friedrich von Scholl, Walther Bronsart von Schellendorff Or did the three General Adjutants rotate between mobile HQ and Berlin?

gracias Glenn - this family name has been the source of much confusion for me jon v

Looking to confirm whether below image is of Hugo Hans von Winterfeld (or maybe another Winterfeld)? General von Winterfeld(t)

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Yeh, I guess 14 yrs of age would've been a bit young, but now I'm mystified. Wondering if this might be another Dohna? thanks for the assist Rick!