TS Allen Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 You know, a friend of mine does mountaneering ocassionally (usually in addition to archaeological work, you'd be amazed at the conditions at some of the dig sites) and he's seen this, but I stupidly never thought to ask a true master his opinion of the garment!!!! I really appreciate your insight.This example is dated 1918, as noted, which may explain why it is so 'roomy.' The M15 uniform is also rather loose-fitting, assumedly this was designed for wear over that. Also, the pictures showing this type of Windjacke are still for sale for a mere 15 euro!!!! I'm rushing to create a Paypal account and figure out how to pay in euros, of course, but at least they're still for sale.~TS
imperial germany Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Very very nice caps Chris!!!!! I love the last one for Alpenkorps!I make nice repros of them too, so if someone is interested...<a href="http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21574" target="_blank">http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21574</a>I would like to buy one or two of your imperial german hats. I live in America. thank you.
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I am a huge Alpenkorps fan.... so Jumped ata achance for a nice Bavarian Leib Regiment Milit?rpass....When it arrived I saw he was only a short while in the Leib Regiment before moving to........3rd J?ger regiment !!!My only doc to the regt.He arrived AFTER the men were awarded the Edelweiss, but the Karpathan badge is entered.he did the whole Verdun sejour.One of my favourite Militaerpasses... :-))
Chip Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Chris,A very nice Pa?. I especially like the Schneeschuh Batl. connection prior to the assignment to the J?g.Rgt.3. I have two Milit?rpa? from this unit, one from a kid that joined in the summer of 1918 and saw no real action and another to a guy like yours, who saw plenty of action, but was eventually wounded badly enough to be discharged. Mein Lieblingsregiment!Chip
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Sigh.... this is getting boring... one after another ..... ;-)?rd regt, this guys career at the front lasted just weeks. A wound at Souville, Verdun .... I know the ground well...
Guest Rick Research Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Saved his life though-- the Million Mark Wound.
Chip Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Again Chris, very nice indeed. The J?ger of my Pa? was at Verdun from 5.6.16 to 15.7.16. He made it through that only to be badly wounded in the Karpathen at the end of September 1916 and never made it back to the front. He was discharged with a 50% disability in 1917.Chip Edited March 15, 2008 by Chip
Thomas Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 Chris, could you please post a full close-up view of the bavarian wappen on your shako? With the chinscales out of the way? is this possible? Thank you, Tom
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Here is the Kaiser visiting the Alpenkorps....Is there any sure designation for the hats?ThanksChris
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 You can see the EK ribbons in the Kaisers Right hand...
ccj Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Here is the Kaiser visiting the Alpenkorps....Is there any sure designation for the hats?ThanksChrisIs this photo from a book?
Chip Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 I think these caps were normally called "Schneeschuhm?tzen". They were worn by the W?rttemberg mountain troops, but also by members of the other Schneeschuh battalions and mountain artillery troops.Chip
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Is this photo from a book?Hi,it is from a photo album. There are about 100 photos from a photographer who seems to have been with the Alpenkorps. There are 100 original photos in an album and people could order the pictures using the numbers next to them. Some are pretty boring, some are interesting. Some are quite well kown.BestChris
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Here is a nice shot of one of those cool hats ;-)Thomas, Will try and get a pic posted in a day or so.BestChris
KIR Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) Hi Gents, I've got this nice photo from the Alpenkorps (I think: preußische Schneeschuhbataillon Nr.2) ... Edited August 12, 2009 by KIR
KIR Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 ... but what ribbon/award is the large Feldspange (dark ribbon with thin light stripe)? At first I was thinking I could be the ribbon of the Friedrichskreuz, but an award from the dutchy of Anhalt makes not really a sense - or?!? Any help would be appreciated ! Thanks and best regards, Jens
Guest Rick Research Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 :Cat-Scratch: This is a fantastic photo!!! I am trying to imagine the band playing while marching on snow shoes! The mystery ribbon is for a Baden Silver Merit Medal on the MKFVO war ribbon. The red and yellow stripes come out dark leaving only the white edge showing in the old photo developing processes: Yellow came out DARK, while freakishly, dark blue came out LIGHT in old photos.
KIR Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) .... yes - your are right! The old "red & yellow-color-problem" on b/w-prints!!! Great - thanks a lot Rick!!! Best regards, Jens ... I am trying to imagine the band playing while marching on snow shoes! ... :D Edited August 12, 2009 by KIR
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 I MEAN IT..... Keep an eye on this space....... Complete but one!!! Coming soon.... Just keep an eye on this space.... OK??
Chris Liontas Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Well whenever you get this excited I know it is going to be something good. Hints at all?? :)
Brian Wolfe Posted July 21, 2010 Posted July 21, 2010 This is like waiting for ketchup to run from a new bottle...this anticipation is killing me!!!! Oh well...noting to do but wait. Regads Brian
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