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    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

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    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

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    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

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