Machine Gunner....

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

does anyone have an idea what unit this guy was in?

Thanks

Chris

[bolewts58]

Freiwillges Landesjägerkorps (silver collar badges)

III Abteilung des Stabes der 1. Landesjäger-Brigade (denoted by the silver "L" on the sleeve)

The "L" sleeve badge and the black backing on the MG badge (a trend among the Freikorps) make this an especially interesting photo.

Edited February 1, 2016 by bolewts58

[Chris Boonzaier]

Muchos Grazias.

Is there anything on the runic that denotes a rank of any kind?

[bolewts58]

12 minutes ago, Chris Boonzaier said:

Muchos Grazias.

Is there anything on the runic that denotes a rank of any kind?

Unfortunately, no. But, he was most likely a staff officer. This photo is probably no later than March, 1919 based on the uniform. After that, he would likely have had the early Reichswehr whip-cord shoulder boards.

[dond]

Very nice photo.

[dond]

Very nice photo.

[bolewts58]

a pair of collar badges.

Freikorps era MG badge with black velvet backing.

arm badge of the III Abteilung.

 

Information about the Freiwilliges Landesjägerkorps can be found here:

http://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_Landesj%C3%A4ger

 

 

Edited February 2, 2016 by bolewts58

[MG1918]

Bolewts58 excellent reply. As always there are some great experts out there!!

Mark