Chip

Beautiful artwork on that document Chris! Even with the stains, it would look great in a frame. Chip

Jock, I have some WWI saddlery and might be interested in the dated prewar and WWI pieces. Any chance of getting better photos? What condition is the leather in? Regards, Chip

Always wanted one of these to go with my bugle. Nice!

I tried the Lager, then the various officer's names and could not find any connections. Needs more research time.

Sniper rifle?

Chris, Looks like white piping so I'd say yes or perhaps also the 1.Garde Res.Regt., which wore the same uniform as the former. Chip

Don't feel bad Chris. These are actually hard to find and not cheap! Chip

Hardy, Thanks for posting this. I'm continually amazed at these soldiers that made it through multiple war years. You wonder how they held up for so long, both mentally and physically. I'd like to have a nickel for every mile he travelled during the war. The rail lines sure got a workout. Chip

Here is the bright version on Abzeichentuch. Chip

Some additional regimental cards.

Chris, If I'm not mistaken, the Füsilier battalion wore black and the Gardist battalions wore white. Chip

Wow, that Dragoner is first class. Very nice. The Hussar is nice too. Great additions. Chip

Hello Andreas, I am looking forward to seeing your Militärpaß! Chip

It appears that there was some other insignia on the board before the balloon device was attached. It's not necessarily a bad sign, but it sure is a flag that would prompt further investigation. Are there extra prong holes on the reverse? What metal is the current device made of. I have a reproduced example of this same insignia. I'm not sure this is even the correct colored board for such and insignia. Chip

Kraus says that a Bavarian Kriegs-Ministerium order of 20.11.14 allowed for the creation of an Daunenmantel for officers and Beamten. It was to be worn under the service overcoat. Of course, for temperature conditions that would not require both, I could see it being worn as in the photos, just to take the chill off. It would not have held up as well as an outer coat of wool, especially in the rain and trench conditions. Chip

Hmmm. Pretty nice boxload. What's in the narrow bag on the upper right?

Adler, You didn't mention if it was marked in any way. Is it? Chip

That cartridge case looks like a 21 cm. I have one and they are not light (solid brass). If you want to see the really big cases, take a look at the Kaiser's Bunker website. He has 30,5, 38 and 42 cm jobs, one of which weights over 100 pounds! Not easy to ship (if you're thinking of buying one!). http://www.kaisersbunker.com/cc/ Chip

It doesn't look like any German issue canteen that I have seen. The sewn-on cover is not typical either. Unfortunately, I don't know what it is. Chip

Andy, That's why I prefer to use the word Feldmütze. It's the normal word for such a cap and it's easier to spell! Chip

Andy, Has your library floor collapsed yet?

Andy, Super Feldpost examples! Chip

I suppose it could be an visored NCO. The lining would not do for an officer's cap. Chip

Once detailed photos of the front and back of the real ones were put on-line, these better replicas started appearing. I am reluctant to show the reverse of any of my insignia for this reason. Chip

​Hmmm. For me, another detraction.