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    1. The Prussian
      Hi Chris! It´s 1.Garde-Regiment zu Fuß! Normally there were "Doppelte Kapellenlitzen", BUT, NCOs only had single Kapellenlitzen, because there was no space for a double-Litze. Kraus, Vol.1, B.II.f, page 154, look after "Doppelte Kapellenlitze"
    2. The Prussian
      Ahh, yes, of course, the colour... Bavarians had a brighter blue... here we go:
    3. The Prussian
      Hi Chris! As far as I know, not. Differences cpuld be possible by different manufacturers
    4. The Prussian
      You´re welcome, mate!
    5. The Prussian
      Hello! Very intersting document! It says, that he came to the MW-Kp 12 at may 12, 1916. This company was set-up may 9, 1916, and consisted of: heavy MW-Zug, medium MW-Zug 169 and light MW-Zug 283 The company belonged to the 12.Inf.Div. (VI.AK, Upeer Slesia) 1916: Somme, Ancre, in december Russia 1917: in may back to France, in august Alsace, in october Italy, in december France 1918: Lorraine, Picardy, Lys, Meteren, Cambrai The captain of the company was Hauptmann Berwig (Pio.Btl.17; Leutnant 20.8.09; Oberleutnant 18.8.15; Hauptmann 18.8.18). He became captain 6 days after he signed page 2. Hauptmann Müller, who signed the woudned badge certification, promoted to Hauptmann 20.5.13 (appointed almost 18.10.12!), Oberleutnant 18.8.10, Leutnant 20.7.97
    6. The Prussian
      Hello! The S.M.W.Abt.16 belonged since oct, 5, 1915 to the the (württ.) MW-Kompanie 307 (7.Ldw.Div./Armee-Abteilung Gaede) together with medium MW-Abt.150 and light MW-Abt.208 and 249. Before it stood under command of Armee-Abt. Gaede. ?????? means Höhe 830 westlich Matzeral The battle was: "Gefechte (battles) of Hilsenfirst (14.-21.6.1915) Engaged units: 12.Ldw.Div. and parts of 19.Res.Div. (both belonged to AA Gaede)
    7. The Prussian
      Here are the official dates: Set-up june 9, 1915, the bavarian "Kraftwagen-Fernsprech-Zug" was added july 7, 1915!
    8. The Prussian
      They had, Chip. But not yet at this early date. Officially the unit was set-up a few weeks later!
    9. The Prussian
      Hello! I recieved this very early card, stamped 30.5.1915, written 29.5.1915. It´s from the Auto-Zug, Gebirgs-Telegraphen-Abteilung 29. That was one the first units, came with the III./Inf.Leib.Rgt. to South-Tyrol. Note, in that time there was no greman fieldpost-station, so they had to use the austrian "Hautpfeldpostamt" The text is: "Bozen, 29.5.1915 Lieber Onkel, bin auf dem Tiroler Kriegsschauplatz wohlbehalten angekommen. Nun kann es losgehen gegen unseren gemeinen neuen Feind. Hoffe dich mit Angehörigen im besten Befinden und grüße Euch herzlich Euer Neffe Karl. Adr. Auto Zug Gebirgsfernsprech-Abteilung 29 (Südtirol)" (Dear uncle! I arrived well at the south-tyrol theatre of war. Now it can start against our common new enemy. Hope you and your relatives are well. Greetimng, your nephew Karl) The unit is "Gebirgs-Fernsprech-Abteilung", sorry... I wanted to change it, but I can´t do it... After changing, this appears: Sorry, there is a problem Something went wrong. Please try again.Error code: EX2
    10. The Prussian
      I´ve never heard the word "Baschlik)... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashlyk I´d like to see a photo in wear...
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    12. The Prussian
      Yes, S.B. means "Soldaten-Brief" (soldier´s letter)
    13. The Prussian
      Hello Dante! w.Pi.Kp,376 belonged to the 242th.Inf.Div. The division was set-up end of 1916. The card was written 18.12.1917. At that date the division was engaged in the battles of Reims (located near Berry-au-Bac)
    14. The Prussian
      You can´t say that, because they wer non-official badges. So no "ordre-to-wear" did exist. I´d rather be using the word "Verbands-Abzeichen" (Formation-Badge) instead of "Kappen-Abzeichen" (Cap-Badge). Some were worn at the chest, some at the collar and some at the cap part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5
    15. The Prussian
      That´s a good question, Chris. Most of the badges were produced in Austria, but only worn from german troops. 100% german are: Karpathenkorps b.8.Res.Div. b.10.Inf.Div. b.11.Inf.Div. 47.Res.Div. probably Korps Marshall Korps Kühne 215.Inf.Div.
    16. The Prussian
      Hello Odulf! No, I don´t think so. Denish uniforms had other chevrons. Because of the german officer in the middle I don´t believe in post-war era.
    17. The Prussian
      Hello! I need help to ID the uniforms of the men around the german officer. Note the chevrons. Unfortunately the arm-patch is invisible. The reverse is only marked with "Post Card", nothing else. Thanks a lot i n advance! Sory, I´ve got problem with the photo. Always an error appears... Another try...
    18. The Prussian
      Hello! My thought is, that those stripes were used to distinguish between different bataillons of a regiment, OR between regiments with the same number (Reserve and Landwehr) There was no Res.Rgt.124, but maybe the Inf.Rgt.124 and the Ldw.Rgt-124 fought omne battle? One might check it, but not at 3h45am... Another possibility is, they were used in a training camp to distinguish between "Blueland" and "Redland" (so we called it in my military time). White bands were used in manouvres too.
    19. The Prussian
      Thanx mate!
    20. The Prussian
      Hello Dante! For a Souville-entry (1st august) please have a look at #42 and 47 (oh, braggart me...)
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    22. The Prussian
      Haha, I don´t think that climbing on them could ruin them... solid british war construction!
    23. The Prussian
      Well i don´t know, when they were fenced in, I´ve been there in december 14
    24. The Prussian
      Oh yes, I enyoed the day. Dover Castle was very impressive to me!
    25. The Prussian
      Oh yes, it was a wonderful weekend! I hope I´ll back in Kent soon! We visited "Old steel" in Ashford too and had very nice weather in Dover!
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