Identifying which regiment this soldier was in.
Identifying which regiment this soldier was in.
Here is a postcard that I have of what I believe to be a German Soldier in WW1 (it's dated 1917 on the back).
I have no idea on what regiment he comes from.
Any ideas ?
I have no idea on what regiment he comes from.
Any ideas ?
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I'd say Cavalry.What looks like a chevron on his right sleeve is a Fechterabzeichen,a sword proficiency badge.
Was he a member of a Dismounted Cavalry unit as perhaps indicated by his leggings and footwear?
The fate on many Hussars--dismounted infantry in the trenches.
Was he a member of a Dismounted Cavalry unit as perhaps indicated by his leggings and footwear?
The fate on many Hussars--dismounted infantry in the trenches.
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French?
Whatever he is, I don't believe he is German. The tunic appears French and the cords on the left shoulder are not German, neither are the chevrons on the lower left sleeve. Imperial fencing insignia were worn on the upper right sleeve and were "point down". I think he may be French colonial.
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Glenn
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Glenn
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