Officers Tornister question....

[Chris Boonzaier]

This is an august 1914 Ausmarch photo, apparently 2nd Inf regiment.... although it was with Leib Regt photos... but I think we can assume that a regiment at that stage was perfectly fitted out... but check out the close up.... the Soldier has a regular other ranks Tornister... the two NCOs with sword and Portepee have officers Tornister, then an officer with officers Tornister (and smaller roll on it) then in front a guy with a radfahrer Tornister .... I think we can assume that Portepee NCOs wore the officers tornister?

Is it written anywhere?

Thanks

Chris

[Chip]

Gepäcktasche für Radfahrtruppen.

 

[Chris Boonzaier]

22 hours ago, Chip said:

Gepäcktasche für Radfahrtruppen.

 

Yup, you nailed it.

As for the others, Glenn wrote they are Fähnrich, so they had officers packs