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      Lt.d.Res. Hans Holst, died at Verdun

      in Germany: Imperial: Rick (Research) Lundstrom Forum for Documentation and Photographs

      Posted · Edited by KIR

      That database mainly only covers teachers in higher Prussian school service (Lehrer im höheren Schuldienst Preußens). So Gymnasial- and Oberrealschullehrer, for example, but not Volkschullehrer.

      Hi Dave,

      you are sure - my greatgrandfather was Volksschullehrer and I found him there!

      And my greatgranduncle was Gymnasialschullehrer and I didn't found him!

      Maybe the archive/documents are not complete!??

      Best regards,

      Jens

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      Question on Kaiserabzeichen / Königsabzeichen

      in Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment

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      ... By the way were other ranks entitled to carry Kaiserabzeichen in case they were transfered to another unit? As far as even NCOs had to take it off in that case, I assume simple soldiers/sailors were also notable to sport the badge from their previous company/battery/ship... But it's just my suggestion. Maybe someone could clarify the issue?

      ... yes - that's right, they had to take it off if they changed the unit. But on a studio-portrait the people like to show what they got!?

      I have a studio-portrait (Musketier in blue-tunic) with the Kaiserabzeichen 1913 and he ist wearing the iron-cross 1914 ribbon,

      the guy received the ircon-cross 2nd class around Febr.-June 1916.

      ;) Best regards,

      Jens

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      Question on Kaiserabzeichen / Königsabzeichen

      in Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment

      Posted · Edited by KIR

      Hi Freiwillige,

      .... So here are the questions:

      1. Königsabzeichen der Maschinengewehr-Abteilungen for Württemberg machine-gun units. What monogram it had in its centre – that of Wilhelm II of Prussia or that of Wilhelm II of Württemberg? I mean, were those monogram different ones ore absolutely the same in shape?

      I understand that the difference should have been in type of crown, but what about cipher?

      I can’t find an answer, I came across a statement that Saxon machine-gun units were issued with a Badge bearing “FA” (for Friedrich-August) monogram in the centre, but nothing about Württemberg…

      ... maybe the Württemberg had the same monogram than the prussains (with Kaiser-crown = for Kaiser Wilhelm II.).

      But only six prussain and two saxon MG-units won this prize*, so we don't know exactly which Abzeichen a unit from Württemberg would get!

      *... argghh - the link doesn't work! Take the first one from google: militär/formationsgeschichte/deutschland/alte armee/kaiserpreis - Google-Suche

      2. General question about Königsabzeichen. Were crowns on badges different for the states of Bayern, Sachsen and Württemberg?

      ... no - it's the same king-crown for Bayern, Sachsen and Württemberg (maybe there are some manufacturer differences!?).

      3. Navy personnel – did they receive only Kaiserabzeichen der Feld- und Fußartillerie (awarded for shooting competitions between ships) or Kaiserabzeichen der Infanterie as well? E.g. awards for Matrosenartillerieabteilungen – did they compete in shooting from artillery guns only or from carabines as well?

      ... Navy had only the Kaiserabzeichen like the artillery (no carabines). But the Navy had also embroided badges (also a special one for the white Matrosenhemd (in white with blue embroid).

      4. I read somewhere (in a not too reliable sorce though) that commander of the winning infantry company was issued with a special version of a Kaiserabzeichen – unlike other ranks he received a badge made not of gilt brass but of silver (!) with a special engraving. Is it true or the source mixed up Kaiserabzeichen with Kaiserpreis, i.e. bust of the Emperor? ...

      The Kaiserpreis for the Kompanieführer was a small engraved silver frame (for the desk).

      The Kaiserpreis (for the Kompanie) was a bronze bust from the Kaiser with a small engraved plate - see here. And the badge for enlisted men and NCO's.

      The Kaiserschiesspreis was a yellow lanyard with crown for for enlisted men & NCO's and for the Kompanieführer also a long silver lanyard with crown.

      ;) Best regards,

      Jens

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      (S) What Sleeve Badge is this ?

      in Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment

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      I have these sleeve badges - I have been told by the former owner that they are from a WWI (or shortly after) uniform.

      Who has ever seen this kind of badges before? What could they mean?

      I added a Krimschild for size comparison

      Hi Hardy,

      I know from WWI just the saxon "snake" arm badge (see #11): Arm badge question - Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment - Gentleman's Military Interest Club

      Best regards,

      Jens

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      some commanders ...

      in Germany: Imperial: Rick (Research) Lundstrom Forum for Documentation and Photographs

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      Hi Andy,

      ... I think you have a photo of the commanders of the 223. ID around March 1918.

      The 67. Inf. Brig. had three regiments assigned to it at that time- IR 144, IR 173 and Ersatz Inf. R. 29.

      The Führer of IR 144 was Major Thümmel as you note, and Major Hermann Wülfing was Führer of IR 173. Oberst Wilhelm Alberti (*15.05.1853) retired from Gren. R. 5 as commander of the first battalion on 24.04.1904 "m. Charakter als Oberstlt." He was called back during the war and served as commander of Ers. Inf. R. 29 as noted in the Ehrenrangliste on p. 703. I cannot identify the Hauptman, though he must have been the divisional adjutant. ...

      ... great - thank you a lot! :jumping:

      ... A very nice photograph and we are lucky that someone took the time to add the names on the back!

      ... exaclty! :whistle:

      Thanks again and best regards, :cheers:

      Jens

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      some commanders ...

      in Germany: Imperial: Rick (Research) Lundstrom Forum for Documentation and Photographs

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      Hi,

      I have a nice picture with some commanders, but I need some help with Nr. 2 and 6.

      ;) Thanks and best regards,

      Jens

      1) Major Paul Thümmel (Kommandeur des Inf.-Rgt. 144)

      2) Oberst Alberti (?) (? des Inf.-Rgt. 29)

      3) Generalleutnant Oskar Theodor Haevernick (Kommandeur 223. Inf.-Div.)

      4) Hauptmann Nobert (?)

      5) Oberst Bruno Modrow (Kommandeur 67. Inf.-Brig.)

      6) Major Wülfing (?) (? des Inf.-Rgt. 173)

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