Which unit is this?

[Thomas W]

Third Company, R.N.A.G., or K.N.A.G.? Or...?

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello Thomas.

"Was fuer eine Klaue!!!"

Here is what I read of this awful handwriting:

3.Komp.(3.Kompanie),R. (Reserve) Btl. (Bataillon) G (Garde).

The text to me seems to be leading to the unit the man gives.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Thomas W]

Thanks. Bernhard. Which Garde unit, though? Can you read his rank?

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Thanks. Bernhard. Which Garde unit, though? Can you read his rank?

Hello Thomas.

His rank could be "Grenadier". Units could then be two as there were two Garde-Grenadier Regimenter both stationed in Berlin. But I am sure you are aware of that.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Thomas W]

Here's the front of the card. A lot of work with my scanner seems to show a "3" on his shoulder strap.

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello Thomas.

A strange uniform etc outfit ( at least to me). A guess perhaps a wild one like in SWAG would tell me he is outfitted in preparation for deployment in a hot climate area with Turkish troops. What with mosquito netting from his soft hat and jacket and pants seemingly of lightweight/tropical material.My earlier stated mention of a Garde replacement unit would not necessarily be altered since transfers I believe, to other than Garde formations took place. This even though efforts were made to keep returning wounded and such in their respective , original units. It certainly is an interesting picture and perhaps other readers can shed better light on this than I have tried to do.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Thomas W]

Thanks for you help, Bernhard. I appreciate it.