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    1. Chip
      Chris, Yes, this is one of the earliest models. It has a flat bottom (not indented) and normally a cage in the lid. The instructions for use are sometimes found in the lid and inside on the floor are flat sheet metal "springs" that keep the filter canister from resting on the bottom of the can. It's a difficult pattern to find. Chip
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      According to Jeff Noll's book on weapons markings, F.R. is for Fusilier Regiment. I don't think artillery troops carried this bayonet, i.e., the S98aAS. Chip
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      Chris, I can post on other forums. Do you want me to attach the photo? So sorry to hear about this. It's a growing problem and the worst fear (other than fire) of collectors. Chip
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      Hardy, One more and you can do a tunic and matching overcoat! Don't you just hate moths? Chip
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      Christophe, I agree with your assessment that these are pre-war shoulder boards. If the buttons came with them, I would think that they most likely came from an overcoat. Regards, Chip
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      Restoring something are we? :whistle:
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      Thanks Dave. I have that service, but did not realize that such records were available there. Regards, Chip
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      Dave, Who is "they"? Could you give us a link to the website? Thanks, Chip
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      Well, I'm not sure about mass-produced, but we have seen them before. Chip
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      Chris, You must be looking for the same ones I am. Have you noticed that if they say "Verdun" on them, the price nearly triples? I have also noticed that many of the men were originally in other infantry regiments. I guess it makes sense when you consider that this regiment wasn't formed until 1915. Here is another Verdun victim. Chip
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      Andy, Good researching. I did not even think to look there even though I have it. I agree that this would be a very rare thing to find. Congratulations Marcin! Chip
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      Hello Andy, Where did you find this? I could not see it in "Das Deutsche Heer". Excellent reply, by the way. Chip
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      That's a nice example! I like the artwork. There were so many variations of these. I picked one up in a flea market in Germany many years ago. The cigars must have been pretty good as they were the "Kaiser Wilhelm II" brand. Wonder if he got any royalties? Chip
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      Good eye Claudius! That's exactly what they are. Perhaps they are yellow and that is why they appear so dark. I have one yellow imperial armband in my collection, so they did use it. I even think there was an armband for clergy helpers that was purple! Chip
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      Alex, Just to identify your patch for anyone else looking at this....it's a Maschinistenmaat. Here is another of mine, a Torpedermaat.
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      Chris, That's what I say about shoulder straps. The prices have gotten ungodly, especially for the nice ones. ....and I don't have them all yet!!! Chip
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      Let's face it Chris, everybody likes these, especially the Schmuck documents. Like you I prefer the ones from specific units and specific battles, but for the most part, collectors are looking at the graphics and that makes for a much wider audience. Chip
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      Nice one Alex! I love these patches too. Being an insignia guy, I have been gathering them for decades. Of course, there are too many to get them all and the prices are getting steep, but they still turn up from time to time. Here is another example. Torpedo-Mechanikersmaat. Chip
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      Chris, Looks like there were three other guys that thought more of this than you did! I gotta admit, I don't get it. Sure, it's pretty and all, but over 400 Euro....please. Somebody is totally oblivious to coming financial crisis. Chip
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      Chris, Nice set! Boy, that is a nasty Burschenschaft fencing scar! Chip
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      Chris, Is there a legible maker stamp on the belt? Chip
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      Though not a Geschützführer patch, this one will give you an idea of what the white one would have looked like. Chip
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      Claudius, Thanks for posting this information. The rank and branch insignia of the navy are not well understood in the collecting community, so this very helpful. If you collect the insignia, I encourage you to submit some more for explanation. Here is a scarce example of the Matrosen Artillerie Geschützführer sleeve patch on feldgrau cotton for the gray wartime jumper. Chip
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      I would imagine that you could find out about this article by querying the Italian collectors about how to contact the author. The name of the author of this article (Furio Lazzarini) is familiar to me. He was on the staff of the magazine "Uniformi & armi" as far back as the 1980s. He must be well known among Italian collectors, as he has authored many articles. Chip
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      It appears that the earlier restrictions for wear of the Edelweiss were being ignored and finally, in March of 1918, a new order appeared limiting the wearers only to those who had appeared on the Kriegsstammrollen of the unit. This was supposed to curtail unauthorized wear. Chip
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