I have not seen the photo before either .
Sorry, just a photo I stumbled across online that I thought others might find interesting. I wish I had some information for you!5 helmets each, and at least 5 different types of helmets. ??? How did this happen, did they break into a custom helmet shop? I would like some comment about the photo itself……post card? Photographer name? Any information at all?
No idea about the chinscale, but the seven-button tunic and shoulder straps identify this soldier as a member of the Canadian first contingent.Another unique previously unknown photo which raises further questions. Why does he have a single chin scale attached to one of his buttons? The tunic he wears is an old style 7 button.
Brian ;Another unique previously unknown photo which raises further questions. Why does he have a single chin scale attached to one of his buttons? The tunic he wears is an old style 7 button.
Brian, the poster on the left of this picture is indeed in German. But the one on the right, slightly obstructed by the soldier in front of it, is on the left side in French, and on the right side in Dutch, or rather Flemish. So I think this picture was taken somewere in Belgium, after the armistice.Wow, great photo, I have never seen that one either. They all look to be officer helmets and taken after the armistice?? During the occupation? Posters in German on the brick wall in the background. Thanks very much for posting this.