Schulterklappen ID - WW I

[Regulus1]

Hi,

Can anyone ID these shoulder boards ? It is said that they are all civilian ones, but I have serious doubts about it.

http://www.forumeerstewereldoorlog.nl/viewtopic.php?t=17359

Never seen anything like the middle one before...

Thanks and best from Johan

[Chip]

Johan,

The middle board is a private purchase Beamter piece from a pre-1913 overcoat. The rank would be Unterzahlmeister (Kassenwesen). I suppose if you wanted to go for a stretch identification it could also be that of an Offizierstellvertreter from one of the See Bataillone. Since it was never worn, there is a possibily that the metal insignia was never attached.

The left piece is a M15 infantry officer from the 237.R.I.R. for the Kleinerrock or Waffenrock. The right board is a nice (unissued) officer's example from the imperial navy.

Chip

Edited December 31, 2008 by Chip

[Regulus1]

Chip,

Thank you very much for your reaction ! And the ID of these pieces, shoulder straps are most certainly not my strong point !

Happy 2009 !

Best from Johan