Chris Liontas

Dave that is OUTSTANDING!! I never expected a Field Gray tunic, absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing it. Now at that point, what were the Chevauleger units used for? Straight infantry or possibly more of a light scout role? Had they completely dropped the horses by 1915?

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Paul that is an awesome set! Was it all named to the original owner? I cant tell from my screen, but is that the dark red piping or the peach? Chip, I was wondering how rare the Chevauleger items were. I have seen Bavarian helms to Cav units, but these I think can be either Chevauleger or Riter units unless otherwise marked. Aside from Helms, I agree, I have only seen one tunic for sale (white piped) and that was after Tony from Kaiser's Bunker got it. It is interesting you don't see more, due to the fact you seem to see a lot of uniforms, 100% good, from more rare units (like the Brunswick Hussars), I have seen three black Hussar tunics for sale this year, and no Chevauleger tunics. I was hoping I just was not looking hard enough :)

I'll start off Here is my Bavarian display (with a Hussar tunic thrown in for fun). The 'Haube on the right in for EM and is named, tbe Officer's on the left came without name but with storage case and cover. The tunic is for the 1st Chevauleger Rgt, and all came from the same individual. More photos to follow (when the camera recharges)

Anyone have any Bavarian Chevauleger items? Or even items detailing their regimental history? I was able to get a full uniform from a friend, and ever since I have been fascinated by this group! Lets see your items

NICE!! What are the battle bars on the WWI victory? :)

I'm looking at my 32nd stuff to see what units might have been between the lines of American units involved in the fighting. Here however is a good start: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResu...giment+Infantry Keep checking google books, sometimes you can download the division/regimental histories for free Also: http://www.thedigitalbookshelf.us/db_79_2.htm

Going to check on this--Check on Google for regimental histories of the American Regiments during the way. I have seveal from the 32nd which all detail enemy units engaged.

Marinepfarrer The attachement of the border to the back is also sloppy and wrong--exact same design as above though--must be on some kind of computer equiptment Wait and in 10 years, these will be on Navy tunics! :speechless:

Yet more!! These are a new type to me--the "fat cross" if you will. Terrible bullion work and really off in the design I really dont understand who they are making these for!! Field Bishop

Just outstanding groups Ed! Thank you for shareing the awards and the history!

Rick, I wish I knew. I dont see Kriegsmarine Marinepfarrer reinactors let alone Bishop ones. I just cant figure out who these would have been for. Here is a first type set that was on Ebay.de as original...the buy it now price was a tad high at 67 Euro Look at the rounded, fat, no detail leaves....bleh

Do I need to say it?

More ugly compare again the worksmanship

Speaking of large wreaths and crosses BLECH!!!! ugly repros

Another good tab--- Just WOW This one I would list as an early tab- Look at how the wreath is smaller and does not take up the whole tab. Later photos in the war show larger wreaths around the crosses that take up the whole tab.

LAst shot-- 1st type Unknown type 2nd type 2nd model late war wreath LOOK AT THE BULLION WORK Most dealers here, Germany, and Britian will screw you if they can. If you dont catch it--they dont think it is their fault. George Petersen says repro Navy have been around since the late 60s early 70s....careful! Spend you money on a good set Any reservations--dont buy

My tabs--bad shot I will get another Again, my tabs are a little worn--but the bullion is still nice! Check out the wreath--Kriegsmarine chaplain collar tabs are like SS COL and higher--they were made to be works of art-- If you have sloppy acorns and leaves--save your $2000-4000 USD This is a bad angle--but look at the depth of the stitching on the core part of the cross--very 3D--NOT FLAT!!!

another shot--look at the worksmanship---beautiful!! Every angle is perfict. The arms have depth and length The bullion on the borders of the cross is below the body of the cross--but not sloppy and seperated from it The only thing wrong is I dont own them ....but that is another story

A BEAUTIFUL pair of 100% orignals from Craig Gottliebs site. USE THESE AS TEXTBOOK

Another more modern craptastic pair of Marinedekan tabs. Look how DISTINCT the borders are of these crosses--yet the arms are stubby. Plus, they dont look ANYTHNG like the real crosses. These come in gold and silver Carefull--these are sold as repros--but give them 10 years

Ok a breakdown, These tabs are ok--but NOT what I would consider good German craftsmanship for the MarineDekan of the Kriegsmarine. First off--the color pattern of these second modle tabs indicates Bishop rank. Bishop rank in the Navy was determined by a Violet (not purple) background with a GOLD cross with an oak leaf wreath. The wreaths came in several types--but I personally think Marinedekan Ronneberger was not really interested in the different types. By the fact of his late appointment to his rank during the war- I would assume he would have the regular "standard" fat oakleaf wreath around his tabs (rather than the skinny/short versions you see on some transitional tabs) Now what do I mean transitional? These type were the second modle tabs to be issued to the Kriegsmarine. The first consisted of a straight cross with Laural wreath around it. (photo to follow). These tabs were with a violet/blue background and a silver cross. YOU WILL FIND NO TABS WITH THIS STYLE IN GOLD!!!! Marinedekan didnt exist at the time, and I doubt like hell the two Army German Field Bishops would have EVER dressed in a Navy uniform. They were much to strict for such a thing. The second model tabs, were a gothic cross with a wreath consisting of oak leaves. The standard issue was one of a Navy Blue background with silver cross/wreath. This was including Marine Oberpfarrer. Only Ronneberger wore the gold. Now 99% of the tabs you see online are the gold version--I dont have any idea why. I am betting the fakers just plain didnt know. The machines to make Luftwaffe tabs and SS tabs could be remachined to make Navy tabs also. This is why I think we see Navy tabs yet very few Heer FieldBishof tabs on the market. Originals to follow once I get my camera recharged. I hope this helps!

Latest set offered on ebay--Repros with a little more into them. Let me post these then shop them a little bit

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Hi all! Getting into this one late. Where were those auctioned off? I didnt see them. They look close! There is one spot I would want to review with the straight base of the cross consttruction, but the arms looks pretty good along with the cross stitching. What did they go for?