Chip

​In the feldgrau era (1907-1918) the best indicator was the shoulder straps, which were plain with various regimental piping colors. For the M1907 tunic, the first regiment had nickel buttons while the 2, 3, 4 regiments had brass buttons. Other than those differences, the tunics were pretty much the same.

Both the October 1917 and April 1918 British Index to German Forces in the Field show it assigned to the 96.I.D. Von Stein's research shows "23.Res.Felda.Br.der 23.R.D., He.Art. Ob.Ost,,Mai 1917 96.ID., März 1918 53.R.D., zuletzt He.Art. b. 18.Armee".

Chip

Chris,

If you could see mine, you would know. I've got 16 issue Feldmützen and have seen hundreds more over the years. From that knowledge and observation I can form a pretty good guess. I have to admit, however, that the repros are getting better and better to the point that one has to have a piece in hand to make a determination.

Chip

Ambitious fantasy piece.

Chip

I have two issue Train caps and this is not even close to them in construction. If I could only see the outside, I would say it could be a private purchase cap, but seeing the inside, I really have my doubts about it being a period piece. The lining appears to be an effort to look like an issue lining and doesn't match what the outside says. Personally, I would advise to leave it alone.

Best regards,

Chip

I really dont collect boards... but somehow these add up over time...

Hmmm. If you put them together in a drawer, they multiply.   Why didn't I think of that?!!

Andreas,

Thanks for confirming that. I had given those straps that identification tentatively, but I will change that to "confirmed"!

Best regards,

Chip

Chris,

There were quite a few 600 series infantry units as well as a couple of 700 series battalions. I've never been absolutely sure what the 900 series infantry type straps were. Some say infantry MG FLAK, though I'm not 100% sure of that.

Chip

Eric,

Thanks for the additional photos. It appears that medal is for 25 years service to the Hohenlohe Factory. The ribbon looks Austrian, but I'm not sure the pin has anything to do with it other than it may have been owned by the same person. Regardless, it a very nice pin.

Chip

I don't believe the bar belongs to the (miner's?) medal. It is an Austrian Sturmtrupp-Kappenabzeichen. May we see the reverse of the pin?

Chip

The Wappen is most likely just a souvenir. These wax items seem to be popular in Bavarian. I was given one with the Wappen of Ingolstadt when I visited the Bavarian Army Museum. Mine has a cord so you can hang it on the wall.

Chip

One for a small caliber pistol would be more likely.

I think it is warm sheep-dip.

Officers found out pretty quickly that it didn't pay to carry a sword. 

Which units are they from?

Chip

Eric,

I don't see any underwear in this photo. I think you are getting off track.

Alex,

Thanks for the correction, which I used to fix my post. I have several German naval rating descriptions and the names for certain positions seem to vary from source to source.

Chip

Thanks for the explanations. I certainly was not intending to say, nor did I say anything about the merits of those helping Rick's mother garner the best results she can obtain. I obviously know nothing about the process and thus the questions.

Best regards,

Chip

He needs a holster Charles.

Chip

Hi Mark,

Could you be more specific? Which bayonet are you needing a frog for?

Chip

Chip I love your underwear...

 

Eric

From my insignia collection, three Marine-Flieger related sleeve rates. Fluggast, Oberflugmechanikermaat, Oberflugmaat.

Thanks for the announcement. I took a look at the items and it seems to me that many things from Rick's collection are not there. He had a nice collection of insignia (shoulder boards, sleeve insignia) from what I could tell from his posts over the years. I don't see much of anything that he had represented in this auction. Is there more to come in later auctions?

I'm also curious as to why a foreign auction house is selling his items. I suppose it is for maximum exposure, but it just seems somewhat odd. Are the items shipping from the U.S or have they already been shipped to Europe?

Regards,

Chip

And another.

Another issue Salzbeutel (from the Internet).