IrishGunner

Thanks, Robin!

Were StuG considered artillery, infantry, or panzer weapons? Were the crew members of a StuG artillerymen or infantry? Or Panzertruppen? I've seen the term "Sturmartillerie" used in relationship to StuG... Was that considered a branch of the Artillerie... like Leicht, Schwer, or Gebirgs? I know nothing really of the WW2 Wehrmacht, so excuse me if this is too simple, obvious, or downright silly question...

To wear as a broach?

I thought like Mervyn - General Service badge - but, yea, that pin system had me scratching my head...

Martin, "RFA" would make sense, but I'm used to only seeing the metal shoulder title on the epaulet. I'm hoping one of our British uniform experts can confirm...

Dishrags and socks seem to work with that pop gun...

My holiest artillery grail is always mountain...

Word, brother.

Jock... I'd be interested in the Artillery... No surprise...

That's what Chris' wife says about him...

Badisches Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr.14

Here's a mixed bag from the Kgl. Sächs. 2. Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr.19. Some dunkelblau, a couple different feldgrau tunics, some drillich uniforms. Numbered helmet covers. A couple different Schirmmütze (especially the one on the guy "playing" the wash basin). Nice shots of the shortened version of the Gewehr 98.

Kgl. Sächs. 1. Fußartillerie-Regiment Nr.12 This photo shows very well the white edged feldgrau straps...would match the fact that on the first feldgrau uniforms the Fußartillerie shoulder straps were field gray with white piping and red unit numbers

Since Fußartillerie units cause the most frustration when researching German Imperial artillery units, both in identifying uniforms and in trying to locate units in the field, I thought I'd start a separate thread for from "Gunners in Uniform" for the uniforms of the Fußartillerie. Maybe it will be helpful for others... I'll start with an easy one that shows the evolution of the uniform of the Fußartillerie-Regiment von Linger (Ostpreußisches) Nr.1

I suppose that's good advice when dealing with the French...

The uniform of the Belgian Artillerie de fortresse. Of course, the Belgian forts like Liege and Namur were obliterated by German heavy artillery during the sweep through Belgium; so, a lot of these guys were either captured or killed. This particular card was sent in March 1915 by a Bavarian soldier back ... Any ideas on his specific unit in the 6. Armee? This is a tough abbreviation for me...

On French eBay of all places... Stay tuned... May be researchable... (PS: Better Chris? )

Most of Belgium's artillery was captured when the German Army swept through in August 1914 and later Albert's forces were equipped with French weapons. However, there were a couple "distinct" Belgian artillery pieces... This photo shows the Belgian 75mm Model 1905 Field Gun on the march. This gun was designed by Krupp and the first pieces came complete from Germany. Later they came in components and assembled in Belgium. For these later pieces, Belgium even produced the gun barrel itself. Also shows Belgian artillery uniforms of the pre-war period.

Larry, I tried to get a better shot of the shoulders of two of the gunners since they seem clearing than that of the sergeant. This is the best I can do...

Another Bavarian... A Sergeant with MVK and EK2 ribbons. And what's Oktoberfest without a cigar.

Yea, it's terrible how those old infantrymen just let themselves go after they retire...

Did you mention beer...

A Bavarian hero... MVK3x, EK2, Wound Badge. And an Edelweiss on his cap. This photo always makes me think that modern military berets evolved from the Imperial German kratzchen.

What's Oktoberfest without some blue and white flags....?