Tropenhelm

[The Prussian]

Hello!
I recieved this wonderful photo!

We see a group of german soldiers in Turkey.

In the text a "Türkenbatterie" is mentioned. What about the helmet-band? It seems to be red (that would be cavalry - IF the colours haven´t been changed...)

I´d like to know if the unit was from the german-military-mission or from the asian-corps.

What could the unit stamp be? I only can read "Kospoli" (another name for Konstantinopel)

Thanx a lot!

Edited January 2, 2016 by The Prussian

[Chris Boonzaier]

Can the 1st word on the astamp be Ersatz?

[The Prussian]

I´m not sure, Chris, but I think, it might be large letter. It could be an E or an F. To me it seems like an "Fü"ö.

Something with "Führung"???

I still need  a list of all units that served with the military mission. I haven´t found a list until now.

[Chris Boonzaier]

I seem to remember the Reichsarchive volume "Yilderim" had a break down of the units in one of the loose flyers at the back

[The Prussian]

No, Yildirim only shows the battle order of Pascha I and Pascha II since late 1916/1917.

I try to get the battle orders of the military mission. That was a different unit. Pascha I and II were active combat troops to fight in Palestine.

The military mission supported the ottoman army in engeneer, artillery, medic, forteresses and support matters.

Edited January 2, 2016 by The Prussian

[Stuka f]

Try Peter Suciu; he might be of some help!

http://www.militarysunhelmets.com/author/peter

[The Prussian]

I´ll check that site!
Thanks a lot for showing!

[Stuka f]

Peter is a member here (I tought!?), try to get he's attention.

[The Prussian]

Wich Peter? We have a few Peters here. ..

Edited January 3, 2016 by The Prussian

[Stuka f]

Peter Suciu! Like in message 6!!

;-)

[The Prussian]

Ah, ok. Thank you! I´ll contact him!