Saxony Saxon Machine Gunners..............

[E Williams]

Received this photo today. From the only visible shoulder board Regt ID, this MG crew belonged to the 242 Res JR, 53rd Res Div (Saxony) They took part in Flanders-Ypres, LaBassee, Somme, Loos, Champagne, Galicia, spent a year on the Eastern Front, later participated in Picardy, Verdun and Soissons. Purely Saxon.

These troops almost all have received the IC2. Any translation would be appreciated. I see a few words I understand but that's all. Which one is Wilhelm?????

Thanks

Ed

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Edited October 1, 2013 by E Williams

[Jock Auld]

Ed,

I always thought the MG08 ammo box was the wider type, these look WW2 in construction but are clearly not, every day is a school day, thanks!

Jock:)

[Chris Boonzaier]

Ed,

I always thought the MG08 ammo box was the wider type, these look WW2 in construction but are clearly not, every day is a school day, thanks!

Jock:)

Hi,

there are wooden ones, double ones, and single ones like this for WW1,

best

Chris

[Jock Auld]

Hi,

there are wooden ones, double ones, and single ones like this for WW1,

best

Chris

Chris,

I have seen the wooden ones ( some in the museum) and have a couple of the wider ones somewhere, until now I have never seen the 'single type before, just goes to show, I should pay more attention!

Jock:)

jock:)

[IrishGunner]

Which one is Wilhelm?????

The one in the silly hat.

Edited October 1, 2013 by IrishGunner

[E Williams]

The one in the silly hat.

Always thought they looked like a KP hat or a nightcap. Will the real Wilhelm please step FWD, I have a Liebe Johann for you!!!!!

[Chris Boonzaier]

The one in the silly hat.

Yup... narrow it down a bit will ya?

[Jock Auld]

I like the scruffy look, like they stored their uniform vacuum packed in a crisp packet!

Proper front soldiers.

Jock:)

[E Williams]

Anyone know anything of what was wrote? I see Liebe, Fulda,a recent letter he received was dated 12.5.

[E Williams]

I've noticed that, none of these guys are wearing a MGSS sleeve badge.

[Hoss]

I've noticed that, none of these guys are wearing a MGSS sleeve badge.

Why would they bother they're not called the fifteen minuters for nothing "we eat and sleep with death" uumm catchy.... think I'll use that in me signature.

Eric

[E Williams]

Why would they bother they're not called the fifteen minuters for nothing "we eat and sleep with death" uumm catchy.... think I'll use that in me signature.

Eric

I've always liked "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes With Age and Experience"

I'm offski to pick up a Luger..................

[Hoss]

I'm offski to pick up a Luger..................

Lucky devil

I'll make a big push for one next year don't forget to post.... love them.

Eric

[E Williams]

Lucky devil

I'll make a big push for one next year don't forget to post.... love them.

Eric

Whenever you're ready, let me know. I'll give ya all the help I can finding that one you'll be looking for, in the condition, at the price you can pay.

Ed