What uniform is this?

[Glenn J]

Ladies and gentlemen,

 

this chap was photographed on the steps of Haus Doorn in the late twenties amongst a group of the the Kaiser's entourage. Does anyone recognise the uniform or even the officer himself?

 

Thanks

Glenn

 

[VC89]

If you're certain it's at Huis Doorn you can try to contact the museum there (https://www.huisdoorn.nl/en/homepage/). Maybe they might recognize the picture and/or the person in it.

 

Kind regards,

Vincent

[Trooper_D]

Is it not a bit curious that the tunic buttons to the left? I did wonder, at first, whether the photo was shown in reverse but, on closer inspection, I think not.

Edited November 26, 2023 by Trooper_D

[Glenn J]

yes, it is a rather strange button configuration. And yes, I am certain it is at Doorn. Thank you Vincent for the suggestion.

 

Regards

Glenn

[Glenn J]

I found him. It is Dutch gendarmerie (Marechausee) lieutenant-colonel Marius van Houten. He had been responsible for the Kaiser‘s security.

 

Regards

Glenn

 

[Deutschritter]

I wonder, If he might have received the Hohenzollern Hausorden from the Kaiser? 

[Glenn J]

Andreas,

 

his actual medal bar can be seen here:

 

https://gmic.co.uk/topic/77221-decorations-of-marius-cornelis-van-houten/#comment-696467

 

Regards

Glenn

[Glenn J]

Andreas,

 

further to my last post, the answer appears to be yes! A commanders' cross, hence not on the bar.

 

Regards

Glenn

 

[Deutschritter]

Commander's cross as Dutch Oberst? That's generous, but certainly deserved. Thanks, Glenn! 

Edited November 30, 2023 by Deutschritter