ccj Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Can someone post a photo of a Hessen offizieren portepee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Here you go Charles.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Chip, So this may be an infantry portepee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Or this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Charles, It looks like the one in my post, so I would say yes, it can be for infantry. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 That second one looks OK too. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 What was a LT Feldwebel? Was he considered to be an officer or enlisted? Was this a way for NCOs to become officers? Paul, as an officer. The appointment as understood in WW1 was created in 1877 to be utilized on mobilization. The incumbents filled lieutenant's positions, initially in replacement, Landwehr and Landsturm units but this was increasingly expanded to include all arms and services at the front. Those appointed were classed as subaltern officers of the Landwehr in the rank of Leutnant but were junior to Leutnants. They exercised the full privileges of commissioned rank without however being subject to the courts of honour system or the necessity to have their promotions confirmed by the unanimous vote of their units officer corps. They additionally had a couple of minor restrictions on clothing; they were not permitted to wear the officers' sash or Feldbinde and although allowed the officers' pattern Paletot (greatcoat), it had the collar of the issued pattern and not the coloured pattern of the officer. Following the end of the war and the introduction of the Republican Government, these guys retired as Leutnant der Landwehr außer Dienst. Those appointed as a Feldwebelleutnant were usually retired former career NCOs although the circle was slightly expanded during the war. Direct promotions of NCOs to commissioned rank was extremely rare. Regards Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I just acquired two Hessen Portepee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 And Hessen sword, I think infantry http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2015/post-2230-0-44995000-1421114681.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2015/post-2230-0-07942200-1421114711.jpg http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2015/post-2230-0-63736500-1421114777.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2015/post-2230-0-82658600-1421114881.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Updated, Hopefully, a proper belt and he's holding a Hessen Infantry officers sword with portepee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 He needs a holster Charles. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Working on that one. Not sure if I need a Luger or smaller holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 One for a small caliber pistol would be more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 I hope to have a holster and a spiked helmet that would display well on him soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Charles A mauser m1910 would look good on your mannequin together with a haube.....otherwise steel helmet, bayonet and a luger imo. may I say the soldier is crying for a pickelhaube for me it would look better. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 I agree.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Paul, as an officer. The appointment as understood in WW1 was created in 1877 to be utilized on mobilization. The incumbents filled lieutenant's positions, initially in replacement, Landwehr and Landsturm units but this was increasingly expanded to include all arms and services at the front. Those appointed were classed as subaltern officers of the Landwehr in the rank of Leutnant but were junior to Leutnants. They exercised the full privileges of commissioned rank without however being subject to the courts of honour system or the necessity to have their promotions confirmed by the unanimous vote of their units officer corps. They additionally had a couple of minor restrictions on clothing; they were not permitted to wear the officers' sash or Feldbinde and although allowed the officers' pattern Paletot (greatcoat), it had the collar of the issued pattern and not the coloured pattern of the officer. Following the end of the war and the introduction of the Republican Government, these guys retired as Leutnant der Landwehr außer Dienst. Those appointed as a Feldwebelleutnant were usually retired former career NCOs although the circle was slightly expanded during the war. Direct promotions of NCOs to commissioned rank was extremely rare. Regards Glenn Thanks Glenn, This was just what I was looking for. So this rank was the highest possible for an enlisted member to attain. I bet that it was very prestigious position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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