September 1914 Leib regt Uniform

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

 

are these guys wearing the dark blue or is it a field grey uniform?

 

Thanks

Chris

[The Prussian]

Hello Chris!

What about the buttons? Blank or "lioned"?

[Bayern]

Bavarians belonging to th Leibregiment , and wearing the light blue uniform pre war ,1888 rifles and bayonets old style ammo pouches too . the cuffs appears clearly of other colour . red piped withe . buttons looks plain and bright . lion buttons were matt .

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi Guys,

The photo arrived, it is indeed the Blue uniform.

The Leib Regiment has crowns on its buttons (Other than the Feldgrau)... this one has the silver crown buttons.

[Bayern]

Chris : There is another detail , the stand type collar , feldgrau uniforms have a stand and fall collar .