Music anyone? Swallows nests...

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

Is it possible to say who would have worn these?

Thanks

Chris

[Chip]

Chris,

This type of Tresse indicates that these were worn a musician from a dismounted Garde regiment (most likely infantry) with silver buttons.

Chip

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

they came with the Shoulder straps, could they be from the same guy?

Best

Chris

[Chip]

Chris,

They might be from the same source, but they are not from the same period. The straps are the M1915 type for the Bluse and the swallow's nests are from the Dunkelblau era. What is throwing me a bit is the braid around the top (curved) edge. Neither my prewar or wartime references show any with braid on this edge.

Chip