Database with photos of Kaiser Wilhelm II

[ErwinZ]

I never even heard of him. You learn something everyday. 

In that case the post can be removed/moved.

[Utgardloki]

Why didn't the Leibgendarmerie guys wear field grey?

Edited April 23, 2020 by Utgardloki

[Bayern]

On 22/04/2020 at 03:41, graham said:

The General between the Kaiser and the soldier likes as Graf Bothmer

On 19/04/2020 at 13:41, Deruelle said:

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In the second pic they are from left to right ,Hindenburg ,the Kaiser,Von Bethmann Hollweg ,the King of Bavaria ,Luddendorff and the Admiral von Holtzendorff ,

[Glenn J]

3 hours ago, Bayern said:

The General between the Kaiser and the soldier likes as Graf Bothmer

Morning,

the bearded general is Ludwig von Estorff, commanding the 103. Infanterie-Division. The occasion is the 8 May 1916 visit of the Kaiser to VIII. Reserve-Korps.

Regards

Glenn

[Bayern]

On 22/04/2020 at 03:41, graham said:

The General between the Kaiser and the soldier likes as Graf Bothme

 

18 hours ago, Glenn J said:

Morning,

the bearded general is Ludwig von Estorff, commanding the 103. Infanterie-Division. The occasion is the 8 May 1916 visit of the Kaiser to VIII. Reserve-Korps.

Regards

Glenn

Thanks Glenn !

[Deruelle]

I have found another photo of the Kaiser

 

[Chris Boonzaier]

Looks like the guy on the left has a Sam Brown belt!

[Bayern]

The Kaiser itself weared many times a Sam Browne with the double prong buckle .

[Glenn J]

Hi Chris,

as Bayern points out, the Kaiser also wore a similar rig to that worn by Flügeladjutant Major Edgar von Hirschfeld in your photo. The two front straps were worn vertically and crossed over in the rear. Here is another picture of Major von Hirschfeld and his Majesty both wearing the leather belt equipment.

Regards

Glenn

 

 

[Chris Boonzaier]

could it be that he wore it due to the problem with his left arm? Maybe he could not handle a swinging sword on a regulat strap?