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Royal cypher of Zar Ferdinand von Bulgarien as Inhaber/Regimentschef, Infanterie-Regiment Zar Ferdinand von Bulgarien (Thüringisches) Nr. 72 in Erfurt from officers epaulette, solid gilt bronze, has been broach fitted for a lady of one of the officers
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Shown is an officers helmet, basic pattern for Grenadier Regiments 1-12, except for G.R. 1,4,7 and 9, which wore helmets with the Grenadier eagle, old or new pattern and with battle honours etc. The old pattern eagle shown is pre 1913. The new pattern eagle was introduced gradually for all regiments between 1897 and 1913. Shown is the old pattern heraldic eagle with an oval FWR shield on the breast. The helmet is presumably from Grenadier-Regiment König Friedrich I. (4. Ostpreussisches) No.5, based in Danzig, as it came complete with cloth cover and red regimental number. The eagle displays a very fine quality fire-gilding. Inside is the normal officers type lining in leather and ribbed silk, the front peak is lined in green leather, the rear peak in red leather, which was standard for officer helmets. This example could be dated as around 1897-1910, probably the latter, as the spike is relatively tall. Correction: Title of Regiment should read: Grenadier-Regt. König Friedrich I. (4.Ostpreussisches) No.5 - based in Danzig. Friedrich I was the first King of Prussia since it's establishment in 1701. This cover came with the helmet, however, this is an other ranks' issue, but may have been worn with such
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Königs Ulanen-Regiment (Hannoversches) Nr. 13 - Ulanka
Fritz posted a topic in Uniforms, Belts and Buckles
Epaulettes of 2. Eskadron, Gefreitenknöpfe, Monogramm of König Wilhelm II. von Preußen Paßgurt Brustrabatt Schulterklappe zum Mantel Schirmmütze zur Ausgehuniform, ab 1912 Kartuschkasten -
Königl. 1. Sächsisches Leib-Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 100, fieldgrey 1915/16 (stitch-in type) Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 244, Leutnant, fieldgrey 1915/16 Königlich Sächsisches Leib-Grenadier-Regiment 100 (Dresden) Detail of rear skirting on Saxon uniforms, the bottom edge was also piped. Collar and shoulder details, Doppellitze With monogram FAR, Friedrich August (1904-1918), and button of 3. Kompagnie With rank button, zink, indicating that this was worn till at least 1914/15. Stamped: B.A.XII 08 (1908), 100.R. and named to Gefreiter Schwenke Other ranks' helmet of the Saxon infantry regiments, this example from G.R.101 Monogram, Wilhelm I., cord edging for one-year volunteer, button 9. Komp., lower end with red cord for Infanterie-Lehr-Bataillon, Potsdam Königlich Sächsisches 2. Grenadier-Regiment Kaiser Wilhelm I. Nr. 101, 1913 (Dresden) named to Einjährig-Freiwilliger Reißmann, 9. Kompagnie Königl. Sächsisches 3. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 102, Zittau Königl. Sächsisches 4. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 103, Bautzen Königl. Sächsisches 5. Infanterie-Regiment Kronprinz Nr. 104, Chemnitz Königl. Sächsisches 6. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 105, Straßburg/E. The red cord at the base (2 and 3) indicates: Abkommandiert zum Lehr-Infanterie-Bataillon, Potsdam Königl. Sächsisches 7. Infanterie-Regiment König Georg Nr. 106, Leipzig, fieldgrey, 1915/16 2 variations in pattern, left are stitch-on, right are stitched into the shoulder seams, probably an NCO, extra fein Königl. Sächsisches 7. Infanterie-Regiment König Georg Nr. 106, Leipzig Königl. Sächsisches 8. Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg Nr. 107, Leipzig, one year volunteer Königl. Sächsisches Schützen- (Füsilier-) Regiment Prinz Georg Nr. 108, Dresden. Uniform dark green Königl. Sächsisches 9. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 133, Zwickau Königl. Sächsisches 10. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 134, Plauen Königl. Sächsisches 11. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 139, Döbeln Königl. Sächsisches 15. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 181, Chemnitz / Glauchau
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Here, a selection of belt buckles of the main German states, M.1915, all in fieldgrey. Note the differences between the three various crowns. Prussia / GOTT MIT UNS Bavaria / IN TREUE FEST Saxony / PROVIDENTIAE MEMOR Württemberg / FÜRCHTLOS UND TREW (treu) Other German states had their own patterns, such as Hessen, Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Saxony also had further variations for I.R. 107 and 108, and for Leib-Grenadier-Regt.100. The new buckles were made by a variety of manufacturers using Siemens-Martin Stahlblech (a patent), which was zinc coated and then finished in field grey. Improved pictures, 27.6.2020: Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony. The reverse of Bavarian buckle has been overpainted by a previous collector. Saxon buckle has some old pitting above the crown, some original finish remaining. Further 2 examples of Saxon buckles M.1895, brass with nickel centre.
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Example for white metal fittings, some loss of finish, the keeper is an aluminium replacement, one Schieber is missing. With a white cloth backing to match a particular uniform. Feldbinde, standard type, for gilt fittings, dark blue uniform cloth, complete Original carton for Offiziers Feldbinde, Lieferant: Martin Ucko, Königsberg i./Pr.
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Bayerische Schützenschnur 3 Stufe Aus dem Besitz des Chevaulegers Ernst Tiedemann, 3. Chevauleger-Regiment, 4. Eskadron Purchased from Claus Tiedemann, grandson Ernst Tiedemann
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A pair of rear tunic buttons (belt hooks) worn on the M.1915 Bluse or blouse as per the regulations of September 1915. The Bluse had at the front concealed buttons, the only insignia buttons were on the shoulder straps with a company number, the side pockets and the two over the rear vents, serving as belt hooks. These were made of zinc galvanised steel, and were finished in either grey for the previous silver colour, or brown for the previous copper bronze colour. This set of buttons was obtained from a militaria dealer in the antiques passage in the centre of East Berlin (formerly Clara-Zetkin-Straße) in early 2006. As they are in the grey colour, they can be attributed to either 1.Foot Guards, Garde-Füsilier-Regt., 5. Garde-Regiment zu Fuß, or Garde-Pionier-Bataillon, but as the Garde-Füsilier-Regt. was stationed nearby, it is probable that they can be attributed to this regiment N.B.: The 1915 tunic or Bluse is often incorrectly referred to as "Feldbluse" in collectors' circles. This latter term only applies to uniforms of the Weimar period and Third Reich. In official period literature this was the "Bluse". The "Bluse" replaced the previous "Waffenrock". The 1915 pattern buttons had a brown or grey finish in place of the previous gold or silver metal colours, Tombak / Nickel
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A private purchase dress cap for other ranks and n.c.o. of the Saxon Field and Foot Artillery Regiments. The cockades indicate a higher n.c.o. rank Similar to cap worn by Bavarian 4th Chevauleger-Regiment, difference being only the cockade. The Bavarians used also a different type of cloth, more the ribbed variety. The lining has possibly been replaced at some stage, possibly by a theater costumier, stiffener is slightly crushed. Helmet for a Reserve officer of the Saxon Field Artillery. Of very lightweight construction. Saxon officer's helmets had a front peak, which was half round, half square - halbrunder Augenschirm. Detail of Reserve cross on emblem. Kartuschkasten for Saxon Artillery and Train officers. This was worn on a gold bandelier with a red backing, to the front of the bandelier was a small crowned silver shield with the Saxon emblem. A heavy item of luxury equipment with signs of wear and age. Came from an old collection in USA. Emblem for front of Bandelier (below) Rear is backed in red facing cloth for Artillery and Train. Side panels with a Medusa's head and suspension rings for the Bandelier Underside of Kartuschkasten with closure button. A tunic of the Saxon field artillery. Main distinction is the Swedish cuff (Schwedischer Aufschlag) and the grenade symbol over the regimental number. Green with red facings were the traditional colours of the Saxon artillery. Saxon tunics were distinct with the coloured piping around the bottom edge of the tunic skirting. Note the "Kaiserpreis" on the right arm. (internet photo) Gefreiter, mounted, of Saxon Feldartillerie-Regt.12 A soldier of the Saxon Foot Artillery (right). The shoulder straps bore only the regimental number, the cuffs worn were the so-called "German Cuff", Deutscher Aufschlag. The foot artillery wore the equipment of the infantry. (internet photo) Various old photos of the Saxon artillery. Traditions Saxon Artillery today. Photo probably from the Bastion of the Fortress of Königstein. After 40 years of DDR repression, the Saxons are finding their way back to their history, traditions and inheritances. Freiherr von Pappritz, Wachtmeister with Feldartillerie-Regt.78 in Wurzen, wearing the "Kaiserpreis" on right arm. A wartime photo of Freiherr von Pappritz wearing the officer's Litewka (lightgrey or possibly fieldgrey) He was married to a young lady from Wien.
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Husaren-Regiment von Zieten (Brandenburgisches) Nr.3
Fritz posted a topic in Uniforms, Belts and Buckles
Husaren-Regimet von Zieten (Brandenburgisches) Nr.3, Rathenow Attila for Gefreiten ca. 1910-13 in the modified standard configuration of 1853 One Fechtwinkel for gutes Lanzenfechten -
HKA - Hauptkadettenanstalt Lichterfelde (Berlin), 1719-1919
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Hauptkadettenanstalt, 3. Kompagnie Tunic for a 12-16 year old boy cadet. Dark blue cloth, fieldgrey lining as from 1915, red collar and swedish cuffs with yellow Gardelitzen, white shoulder straps and buttons of 3. Komp. Buttons are not gilded and had to be regularly polished. The tunic looks unworn and fresh, a couple of small repairs to sleeve. Helmet worn was the helmet for Gardeinfanterie with flat chinscales, for special occasions, a black plume was worn, white leather belt and equipment. H -
Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr. 2, based in Pasewalk, II. Armee-Korps last of the series of peacetime quality by C.E. Juncker, Berlin, 1915 Maker's stamp: C:E.Juncker, 1915 Ringkragen for the entire Regiment, introduced 1895. Other Ranks' version. Private purchase peaked cap, premitted only for walking-out dress, this example early to mid-war, relatively poor quality materials Kürassier high boots ( so-called "Kanonenröhre" or "Brandenbourgs"), private purchase quality, complete with both spurs, however, the broad leather flaps covering the upper spur straps, are missing. All original leather soles, no horrible post WW2 rubber fitted. Noticeable is the lack of studs or heel irons, as would be found on ordonnance issue. The uppers of the heel have the so-called Sporenleder, as with most cavalry boots of the period, to prevent the spurs slipping under the heels. Kartuschkasten for Kürassiere and Dragoner. Kürassier-Regiment 2 had a slightly smaller medallion, with a flaming grenade to each side left and right. Sword belt as worn by Kürassier- and Dragoner-Regiments So-called "Reservisten-Pallasch", private purchase presentation piece with Regimental inscription and trophy engraving. Shorter and lighter than the regulation weapon. Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria in the uniform of the regiment Kronprinz Wilhelm in the uniform of the Regiment
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Württembergisches Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga Nr. 25
Fritz posted a topic in Helmets and Headgear
Some more detailed photos of this helmet. The Württemberg cockade is a simple copy, all other parts original. The inside has an aluminium reinforcement to the crown. Older style of liner. -
Garde du Corps, Waffenrock für einen verabschiedeten Reservisten der 3. Eskadron Regiment der Garde du Corps. Ringkragen for other ranks, introduced 24. January 1912, on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Friedrich II. Maker's mark C.E. Juncker, no further marks. Two of the fixing post screws are missing. Worn when the Kürass was not worn. When the Küraß was worn, the centre piece was from this shield was bolted on. Garde du Corps wearing the 1814 presentation Kürass (donated to the Regiment by Tsar Aleksandr I.), worn only once a year, here with the 1912 emblem from the Ringkragen. Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr. 2. Introduced for the entire regiment in 1895. Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr. 2 Kürassier-Regiment von Driesen (Westf.) Nr.4, also worn by Garde du Corps Regiment der Gardes du Corps, dark blue backing for the service tunic (Waffenrock), Garrison: Potsdam Kürassier-Regiment Kaiser Nikolaus I. von Russland (Brandenburgisches) No.6.Garrison: Brandenburg/Havel Tsar Nikolaus I. (1825-1855) had been honorary commander-in-chief of the regiment. The monogram was kept as a perpetual tradition till the end of the monarchy and disbandment of the regiment after November 1918. Kürassier-Regiment Graf Gessler (Rheinisches) Nr. 8, Deutz With name label of wearer, Kürassier Kalsbach, Ersatz Eskadron. King George V. of England was commander in chief of the Regiment till August 1914. Worn 1911 till 1914. Kartuschkasten, Kürassier-Regiment Großer Kurfürst (Schlesisches) Nr. 1, medallion is a copy Kartuschkasten, Kürassier-Regimenter 3-5, 7 and 8, long version for pistol ammunition Shoulder straps for the greatcoat (backing is grey) for other ranks and n.c.o. of "1. Garde Dragoner-Regiment Königin Viktoria von Grossbritannien und Irland" - Garrison: Berlin. Last Commander in Chief was George V., King of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India, and he wore the Regimental uniform whilst visiting his regiment in Berlin or during Royal Visits, the last of which was during the wedding of Vikoria Luise with Ernst August of Braunschweig in 1913. Regiment was originally raised in 1815 as Garde-Dragoner-Regiment. In 1860, a further regiment was raised. The older regiment received the title of 1. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment. By order of Kaiser-Wilhelm, the regiment received it's last title and honours on 17. December 1899. The yellow monogram on the red shoulder straps was for Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland, in honour of the Kaiser's grandmother. The regiment retained this monogram till the very end, when it was disbanded after December 1918. Some n.c.o.s and volunteers were re-called to put down uprisings in some cities, including Berlin in the months after the war. The regiment saw similar service as most of the cavalry regiments, beginning the war in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Ardennes and to the Marne. After the retreat, the regiment went into the line at Arras and on the Somme. The Regiment was sent to the Eastern Front in 1915, via Galicia to Russia, and took part in the general pursuit and the defeat of the Brussilow Offensive, then being sent to the trenches at the Pripjet Front. In November 1916 the various squadrons were sent to various infantry divisions, as Divisional Cavalry. In the course of the year 1917 all the squadrons came to the Western Front, where they took part in the fighting till the end in 1918. From the end of November till December 1918 the regiment returned to Berlin, where it was disbanded. The tradition of the regiment was carried on by 1st Squadron of Reiter-Regiment No.9 in Fürstenwalde To people in England the monogram may well look familiar. It is in fact the monogram VRI under the British Crown for Queen Victoria. Sister Regiment was the 2. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Kaiserin Alexandra von Russland. These monograms were worn to the very end, up till the disbanding of the Regiments, 1918/19. 2. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Kaiserin Alexandra von Russland (3rd Squadron), Gefreiter. Regiment based in Berlin. The regiment was raised in 1860, it later bore the mongram of the Empress Alexandra of Russia, who was honorary Colonel in Chief since 1896. It took part in the Battle of Königgrätz in 1866 and reached Vienna. In 1870 it took part in the battles of Vionville, Mars la Tour, Gravelotte and St. Privat, as well as at Sedan and the encirclement of Paris. It saw action on the Eastern Front in 1916 , and 3 squadrons of the regiment were sent to France in 1917 and saw service as divisional cavalry between the front lines and the rear areas. Disbanded after return to Berlin in November-December 1918. The tunic is of a darker shade of cornflower blue with red facings, white metal buttons and white Gardelitzen and has additionally a silver braid chevron on the right sleeve for good lance fencing. ------------------- Uniform Ensemble for Dragoner-Regiment Freiherr von Manteuffel (Rheinisches) Nr. 5, stationed in Hofgeismar since 1875, XI. Armee-Korps. Raised on 7. May 1860. Prinz Alfons von Bayern was honorary Commander in Chief. 1864 War against Denmark. Regiment to Schleswig-Holstein, in garrison at Flensburg and Hadersleben 1866 As part of the Army of the Main under General von Manteuffel, 29.June 1866 Langensalza, 02.August 1866 occupation of Würzburg 1870/71 Sedan, Paris, Loire 1914 Protection of borders and railways in Eastern Belgium 1915 Eastern Front, Baltic, Vilna 1916 Russian Poland,Roumania 1917 Western Front, patrols on border with Holland, then infantry training to rear of Siegfried Line in France 1918 Eastern Front, Galicia, Ukraine November 1918-February 1919, fighting retreat from Ukraine back to Hofgeismar, arriving on 24. February 1919, when the regiment was demobilised and disbanded. The tradition of the Regiment was carried on by 2. Esk./Reiter-Regiment 16 in Hofgeismar. Private purchase other ranks' cap, white silk liner with handwritten name: Gerlach Other ranks' private purchase tunic. Official colour was "cornflower blue", which was often lighter or darker shades of blue. D.R.1, D.R.5 and D.R.13 wore red facings. On right arm is a proficiency stripe for lance practice. (Below this are some traces of professional invisible mending - expensive, but recommended!) Shoulder detail with buttons for 2. Eskadron and regimental number. Small rank buttons (25mm) on collar for Gefreiter All dragoon regiments wore the Swedish cuff. The bottom of the tunic was not seamed or hemmed, as it was of excellent cloth. Officers' tunics were sometimes with a stiched edge hem Tunic rear with waist buttons and skirting detail Older M.1860/67 helmet for regiments with white metal fittings, the chinscales were always brass, the rosettes here silver Old type chinscale fittings pre 1894, only one cocade was worn till 1897. On 22.3.1897 the Reichskokarde, black-white-red, was introduced for the entire army One large Prussian cockade to the right side Name tag with entry: Einj.-Freiw. Woge, 5. Eskadron. Kartuschkasten as worn by Dragoner and Kürassiere. Reverse with attachments for white leather shoulder bandelier. Wide version for pistol ammunition. Kavallerie-Oberkoppel - Sword belt worn by most mounted troops with the exception of Husars and Ulans. Private purchase example, white patent leather with a lining of fine light grey cloth, this with ageing, yellowing and some moth damage, the brass buckle with patent hook release to rear. White leather equipment was otherwise white buckskin or whitened buff leather (geweißtes, lohgar gegerbtes Leder). With sword hanger and brass hooked chain. Leutnant, Dragoner-Regiment König Carl von Rumänien (Hannoversches) Nr. 9 Rittmeister, Thüringisches Ulanen-Regiment 6. Monogram is of König Christian IX. von Dänemark, who was honorary chief. Westälisches Dragoner-Regiment No.7 Dragoner-Regiment König Albert von Sachsen (Ostpreussisches) No. 10, fieldgrey 1914/15. Regimental colour: White, early example economy pattern 3. Schlesisches Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 15, last garrison in Hagenau/Alsace, XV. Armee-Korps. Honorary colonel in chief was Prinz Ludwig Ferdinand von Bayern. Last commander of the Regiment: Oberstleutnant von Abercron. Raised in October 1866 in Groß-Strehlitz in Schlesien 1870/71 Border skirmishes in Lorraine, over Rheims to siege of Paris, where it remained till the capitulation of Paris at end of January 1871. On 1. March 1871 entry into Paris. May-July 1871 into garrison at Hagenau. 1914 After the outbreak of war the Regiment was involved in border clashes in Lorraine., after which it was transferred to the right flank of the front up to Lille. From the end of December 1914 till end of October 1915 back to Lorraine, where it remained on the army reserve. Till October 1916 it saw service on the Belgian-Dutch border. October 1916 - January 1917 campaign against Roumania January 1917 - April 1917 securing the Siegfried Line in the West May 1917 training within the 7. Kavallerie-Division on the Vosges Front , turning the division into a Kavallerie-Schützen-Division for trench warfare. The horses were withdrawn and the regiment received infantry weapons. July 1918 Regiment took part in defensive battles on the Western Front as "Schützen-Bataillon Dragoner 15" The remains of the regiment were sent to Alsace 1n October 1918 for replenishing, the war ending in November. On 12. November the regiment began it's march over the Rhein and was disarmed in Blodelsheim, then being disbanded in Rotenburg a.d. Fulda. The tradition of the Regiment was carried on by A-Squadron of Reiter-Regiment 8 in Brieg. Pink facings with white piping to collar and cuffs, the shade of cornflower blue is darker than average. The tunic is of an older style with larger buttons and thicker piping, certainly well before 1900. Right arm has proficiency stripe for lance fencing. Shoulder detail with hand embroidered regimental number and shoulder button of 3. Eskadron, lowest rank of private, Dragoner Swedish cuffs, as worn by all Dragoon regiments, facing and button colour varied according to regiment. Regiments 13, 14, 15 and 16 all had white piped collar and cuffs to distinguish them from the older regiments. Rear skirting detail and waist buttons. 1. Großherzoglich Mecklenburgisches Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 17 A matching pair of shoulder straps for 1. Württembergisches Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga Nr. 25 Large format, backing in grey serge (steingrau) with retaining lashes, most likely for the greatcoat. Slight moth damage to one crown, and some reddish staining. The regiment was based at Cannstatt, near Stuttgart. A matching pair of shoulder straps for other ranks and n.c.o. of Dragoner-Regiment König (2. Württembergisches) No. 26 Commander in Chief: König Wilhelm II. von Württemberg, K.H. Garrison: Cannstatt bei Stuttgart. Regiment was raised in December 1805. It's last title was given 0n 23rd December 1891 The uniform was light blue with yellow facings and white metal buttons. A dragoon helmet with Württemberg emblem and cockade was worn, for parades with a black horsehair plume. The shoulder strap bore the monogram of König Wilhelm II. of Württemberg. The regiment took part in frontier skirmishes on 20th August 1914 in Lothringen (Lorraine). In September it was moved to Northern France for the encirclement of the left flank of the enemy, reaching Compiègne, just 65 km from Paris. End of October the regiment took part in fighting at Lille and Ypres. On 15th November the regiment was again sent to Lorraine. As from January 1915 the regiment stood in the Vosges. As from October 1915 till October 1916 it stood at the border between Belgium and Holland. Thereafter being sent to Roumania in a mobile cavalry role, where it took part in fighting under difficult climatic conditions in the Vulcan Mountains, reaching Kronstadt in January 1917. On the 27th January it was again sent to the West, arriving in Belgium in February 1917. The horses were at first withdrawn from the regiment and again finally at the end of 1917. The regiment was re-trained as infantry in the Vosges and placed under the command of a cavalry division. and finally renamed Dragoner-Bataillon 26/41 As from August 1918 it took part in the great defensive battles in the West. On the 30th October 1918 the remains of the regiment were withdrawn from the front and removed to Alsace untill the end of the war. The march home begann on the 12th November 1918, the last Königs-Dragoner entered Cannstatt and were warmly welcomed. Not everywhere were the troops welcomed - they were often shot at, attacked or insulted by civilians.
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Garde-Jäger-Bataillon, Potsdam, errichtet 1744 Early tunic, ca. 1900. Dunkelgrünes Tuch, rote, Schwedische Aufschläge mit gelben Gardelitzen: Schulterklappen, rot mit Knöpfen der 2. Kompagnie. Eigentumsstück in hervorragendem Zustand.
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2. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Kaiserin Alexandra von Russland
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A tunic for Gefreiter of 2. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Kaiserin Alexandra von Russland (3rd Squadron), Regiment based in Berlin. The regiment was raised in 1860, it later bore the mongram of the Empress Alexandra of Russia, who was honorary Colonel in Chief since 1896. It took part in the Battle of Königgrätz in 1866 and reached Vienna. In 1870 it took part in the battles of Vionville, Mars la Tour, Gravelotte and St. Privat, as well as at Sedan and the encirclement of Paris. It saw action on the Eastern Front in 1916 , and 3 squadrons of the regiment were sent to France in 1917 and saw service as divisional cavalry between the front lines and the rear areas. Disbanded after return to Berlin in November-December 1918. The tunic is of a darker shade of cornflower blue with red facings, white metal buttons and white Gardelitzen and has additionally a silver braid chevron on the right sleeve for good lance fencing. As a comparison, a further photo of shoulder straps of 1. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment "Königin Viktoria von Großbritannien" 1. Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Königin Viktoria von Großbritannien -
An early peaked cap for officers of Dragoner-Regiment 4 or 8, purchased many years ago in Berlin. Cap is not in the best condition, band has been crushed at some stage, inside is an erased stamp of a theatre costume company, shows some abuse in this role. Early small leather peak has been re-attached at some stage, Reichskokarde is probably a later replacement, should be flatter. Interesting to note, the inside of the peak has a red finish. Dragoner-Regiment von Bredow (1. Schlesisches) Nr. 4* based in Lüben Dragoner-Regiment König Friedrich III. (2. Schlesisches) Nr.8 based in Kreuzburg, Bernstadt and Namslau The following Regiments also wore these colours: 2. Hannoversches Dragoner-Regiment 16, with additional white piping above the band Württembergisches Dragoner-Regiment 26, with the Württemberg cockade *Lothar von Richthofen joined this regiment in 1914 as a war volunteer
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An early Tschako plate for a Garde-Landsturm / Garde-Landsturm -Bataillon, could also be for a Kartuschkasten, measuring 74mm across. Tombak cross on a white metal star. Probably early 19th century. Possibly Garde-Landsturm of Garde-Husaren-Regiment. Garde-Landsturm Tschako
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Nearly all the shoulder straps of the Old Army before 1902, as shown on these old colour plates by Moritz Ruhl of Leipzig. A few more new ones were introduced in the years following, otherwise a representative overview. All with their correct designation. Usefull information on a fascinating subject. These of course, are all other ranks' versions.
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Oberleutnant, 7. Westpreußisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 155 Garrison: I. u. II. Btl. Ostrowo, III. Btl. Pleschen, V. Armee-Korps raised 1897
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Just acquired today, an other ranks' shoulder strap for the greatcoat in superior quality, hand-embroidered, privat purchase, possibly for a Fähnrich, from Ulanen-Regiment Kaiser Alexander III. von Russland (Westpreussisches) No. 1 - V. Armee-Korps, 10. Division, 10. Kavallerie-Brigade, together with Königs-Jäger zu Pferde Regt.Nr.1 - Ulans normally wore epaulettes, except for on the greatcoat and Litewka. Officers wore with everyday dress the normal shoulder pieces, and epaulettes for parade or formal dress. Any items from this regiment are extremely rare, and only very few items have turned up in the past 50 years of my collecting. One pair of epaulettes turned up at a Berlin auction about 20 years, ago, 2 officers Tschapkas several years ago, and two single epaulettes, officer and other ranks' at a recent auction in S.Germany. As comparison, a pair of 1914 shoulder pieces for a Leutnant of the regiment, they are fieldgrey, but with gilt crowned mongrams, these are heavy cast gilded bronze.This matching pair of shoulder pieces shown were acquired at an auction in Northern Germany about 20 years ago. A signicant member of the regiment was Manfred von Richthofen, who was commissioned as a Leutnant in Autumn 1912 and finally reached the rank of Rittmeister during the second half of the war. He was with the 3. Eskadron in Ostrowo. A cousin of his, Leutnant Gotthard Frhr. v. Richthofen, was an adjutant with the regiment. In the photo, he can be seen wearing the pre-war peacetime uniform with epaulettes. This photo was taken in 1917 after receiving the oval Carl-Eduard-Medal with bar 1914/17 and crossed swords (Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha). A further photo shows a patrol of the Alexander Ulanen during the Kaisermanoeuvre in Posen, 1902. Photo by Oskar Tellgmann, Eschwege. 3. Eskadron was based in Ostrowo, the remaining squadrons in Militsch in Silesia (since 1945 Poland), near to the border with Russia. Tsar Alexander III. was made honorary colonel-in-chief of the regiment on 26th September 1884, which then bore this title and the monogram on the epaulettes. Regimental Chiefs: 1745-1788 die des damaligen Hus.-Rgts. Nr.5 1788-1803 v. Günther 1803-1815 v. L'Estocq 1824-1832 v. Röder 1859-1865 Cäsarewitsch Nikolaus Alexandrowitsch von Russland 1865-1894 Cäsarewitsch, später Kaiser Alexander III. von Russland 1901 Großfürst Michael Alexandrowitsch von Russland Kaiserliche Hoheit. After WW1 the tradition of the regiment was carried on by 3. Eskadron, Reiter-Regiment No. 8 in Brieg.
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Patronentasche (Cartridge box) M.1895 for Gew.88 or other munition, with internal divider, spaces for 4 cartridge clips. Worn in pairs to the front of the belt to either side of buckle, there are brass suspension pieces to the rear to attach to the pack straps. Was worn during WW1 by second line units as well as active troops, when not enough of the new type were available. Brown leather, blackened. Stamped inside: P.B.25, 1.K. II. Pionier-Bataillon 25, 1.Kompanie, the "II" refers to the condition of the equipment. Patronentaschen 1871/84 dating from 1887/88, matching pair to Infanterie-Regt. 124 and W.L.B.6, Württembergisches Landsturm-Bataillon 6. Offenbach maker's mark.