Musikmeister Wilhelm Babiek

[dedehansen]

Hi Gents,

this photo was send to his parents by their son Wilhelm.

The postcard was adressed to Herr Christian Babiek, does such an

Musikmeister / Musikdirektor with surname Babiek exist?

Every help appreciated

Andreas

[Glenn J]

Andreas,

I don't think there was a Musikdirektor of that name. He is wearing the pattern of uniform in use from 1898 to 1908. 

Are there any further clues on the card: location, date etc?

can you provide an enlarged image of the Pickelhaube plate?

Regards

Glenn

[dedehansen]

Hi Glenn,

it is dated with Frankfurt den 1.8.1907,

he is telling his Family that the Regt. Kapellmeister Schmidt was 

buried today an this picture is a memory of him, so it could be

the Regimentskapellmeister Schmidt?!

Regards

Andreas

[Glenn J]

Andreas,

I believe you have him. Musikdirigent August Schmidt of Grenadier-Regiment 12 was a veteran of 1866 and 1870/71 and received the Ottoman Medschidie Order 5th class in 1900.

Regards

Glenn

[dedehansen]

Thanks Glenn,

I think you have found him, much appreciated.

Kind regards
Andreas