The Prussian Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) Hello! Is someone able to ID this uniform? I haven´t seen such an uniform before. The armband seems to show a double-headed-eagle. So maybe Austria or Russia? The reverse is absolutly blank Thanks a lot! 2 minutes ago, The Prussian said: Hello! Is someone able to ID this uniform? I haven´t seen such an uniform before. The armband seems to show a double-headed-eagle. So maybe Austria or Russia? Is it military or maybe a driver fro noble people? The reverse is absolutly blank Thanks a lot! Now it´s shown twice... I think I clicked the wrong button... Edited September 30, 2020 by The Prussian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I think he is a chauffeur for a State Minister or some other state function. To me it is a German Chauffeurs uniform, not Austro-Hungarian. Also note the cockade on the cap, saying Prussian/German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Hello Ian! Thanks a lot! I´m not sure, the cockade seems too big for a german one. But generally I agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Yes the cockade does seem to be on the large side, but I still think German. Perhaps a private chauffeur 'enlistef' for the duration and out fitted by his boss? Pure speculation of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hi Ian! Yes, that was my first thought too. But a friend of mine say, he´d see a double-headed eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have looked, but I can't see a double headed eagle. That doesn't mean that it isn't, just that I can't see it. The shield on the eagles chest is more indicative of a German badge than an Austrian one. This is an interesting post and I hope we crack the mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Yes, I think, the boots are interesting. They seem to be a private purchase. Pretty good quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 The Prussian ,to me is a Austrian First Republic state Chauffeur . the Eagle appears to be in black with the Austrian Republic Shield on the chest , the leggings are certainly of good quality and not of the strapped type common in the Austro Hungarian Army . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 The cockade doesn't look right for a Austrian 1st republic one. They tended to be quite distinctive in the red/white/red and this one appears to be a roundel typical of Germany. The leather legging are not what I associate with Austria, although they are probably 'private' purchase and of course they would vary. So the jury is out on that item. My money (if I had any) would be on Wiemar period. I have seen the armband or something very similar on another forum a looong time ago, but I can't remember where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hello! Interesting news! Unfortunately I can´t get a better scan of the eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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