Unidentified Freikorps picture, but which unit ?

[dedehansen]

Dear collector friends,

I could purchase this portrait but I´m not

able to identify the unit.

Thoughts and opinions appreciated and welcome.

Regards

Andreas

[KIR]

Hi Andreas,

I'm not sure, the badge is looking like the old sign/symbol from Telegraphen- & Nachrichten-Truppen!?

On the collar it looks like a (Divisions-)Kleinabzeichen (wearing also on cap (Kappenabzeichen)!?

Is on the card a date? Best regards,

Jens

Edited December 16, 2013 by KIR

[bolewts58]

Not Freikorps badges.

The collar badge is likely that of the Bavarian 11th Infantry Division.

The sleeve badge is likely what KIR says.

[dedehansen]

Hi Andreas,

I'm not sure, the badge is looking like the old sign/symbol from Telegraphen- & Nachrichten-Truppen!?

On the collar it looks like a (Divisions-)Kleinabzeichen (wearing also on cap (Kappenabzeichen)!?

Is on the card a date? Best regards,

Jens

Hi Jens,

unfortunately there is no date on the the back of the card.

Only the photographers sign "Elite-Photo-Zentrale" E. Hey, Altona, Große Freiheit 15

I´ve never seen the old sign from the Telegraphen- & Nachrichtentruppe, could You

show such one ?

Thanks

Andreas

[dedehansen]

Not Freikorps badges.

The collar badge is likely that of the Bavarian 11th Infantry Division.

The sleeve badge is likely what KIR says.

Hi bolewts58,

I meant to see the badge from the Garde - Kavallerie - Schützen - Division

on the collar.

Thanks

Andreas

[bolewts58]

Actually, you're correct - GKSD. The other collar badge at the back of the collar is therefore likely Freikorps Schleswig-Holstein.

The sleeve shield is for the Freiwillige Nachrichten-Truppen.

It's possible that all 3 of these badges could be worn together.

Rare combination of unit insignia. Too bad, the badges are not clearer.

Edited December 17, 2013 by bolewts58

[Chip]

The sleeve insignia was based on the old "Blitzbundel" worn on the shoulder straps of the Telegraphentruppen up until 1911.

[dedehansen]

The sleeve insignia was based on the old "Blitzbundel" worn on the shoulder straps of the Telegraphentruppen up until 1911.

Thanks Chip for showing,

now I know what Jens tried to explain to me.

Regards

Andreas

[bolewts58]

As I stated, the sleeve badge is Freiwillige Nachtrichten-Truppen and is shown in Haarcke's book. 621.1 on page 106.

[dedehansen]

As I stated, the sleeve badge is Freiwillige Nachtrichten-Truppen and is shown in Haarcke's book. 621.1 on page 106.

Unfortunately I don´t have the book from Ingo, so this

will be a further purchase.

Thanks for Your statement bolewts58

Regards

Andreas

[bolewts58]

When I get a moment, I'll post a scan of the badge.

[bolewts58]

As promised, here are the badges I believe he is wearing: Garde-Kavallerie-Schützen-Division, Freiwilligen Nachrichten-Truppen, Freikorps Schleswig-Holstein.

[dedehansen]

Thanks bolewts58 for showing the badges.

I live in Schleswig - Holstein, but I´ve never seen the Freikorps S-H badge before,

Kind regards

Andreas