gavinmedals Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Hi Forum, I have received the following photos of some WW I German items. I am aware that the unit can sometimes be derived from the epaulettes and the uniform. Clearly the individual had at least the EK II. As WW I German is not my area of expertise, I would appreciate any guidance from someone more knowledgeable to perhaps help identify: 1. which unit this soldier was from: the insignia on the FOB or the engraving on the reverse may provide some clues; and 2. interpret the writing on the back of the FOB. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Regards Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Possibly Saxon Pioneer on 1st two photos.Cockade looks Saxon, ribbon looks Saxon. The second photo is definitely Saxon based on cuffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyC Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 The none photo items are called Zipfel and are a token of friendship between members of Burschenschaften (student´s society). There were different Zipfel for different occasions, but I am not into the subject enough to make out the differences. This is from the Wintersemster 1919 Leipzig University. GreyC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinmedals Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 13 hours ago, ccj said: Possibly Saxon Pioneer on 1st two photos.Cockade looks Saxon, ribbon looks Saxon. The second photo is definitely Saxon based on cuffs. thank you very much, I really appreciate the feedback 10 hours ago, GreyC said: The none photo items are called Zipfel and are a token of friendship between members of Burschenschaften (student´s society). There were different Zipfel for different occasions, but I am not into the subject enough to make out the differences. This is from the Wintersemster 1919 Leipzig University. GreyC Appreciate the info GreyC. Certainly learnt something new from both responses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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