WW1 Regimental Flags - Identification

FRONTENAC said:
Hi,

Once again, I'm asking for your help to identify WW1 German regimental flags. Is it possible to know at what units these flags and sodiers belonged too?
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Very nice photo
This is a Prussian Line Infantry Regiment
with B & W it's hard to tell, but the flags look white
so they could be one of many units
I think that they do have 1870 Iron Cross pole tops
we would need to see details of their shoulder straps
to I D the unit
Steve
 
KAGGR#1 said:
Very nice photo
This is a Prussian Line Infantry Regiment
with B & W it's hard to tell, but the flags look white
so they could be one of many units
I think that they do have 1870 Iron Cross pole tops
we would need to see details of their shoulder straps
to I D the unit
Steve
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Here Steve some details of the photo:
 

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This photo was not taken before 1918 If we consider that they all wear a VWA, which was given to the troops in late March 1918.
 
KIR145 said:
Hi,
the officer wears between the EK1 and the silver wounded badge probably from Oldenburg (X. Armeekorps) the
Friedrich August Cross 1st class (!?): https://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/friedrich-august-kreuz-1-klasse-1914.html

Are there any hints on the back of the picture (written, stamp/seal, photo studio with city name, ...)?
Anyway, a great picture! ; ) Best regards, Jens
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Hello Jens,

Thanks for your comment.

Yes. This Leutnant wears the Friedrich-August Cross 1st Class (Friedrich August Kreuz 1.Klasse 1914).

Unfortunately, the back of the photo is blank.

Best,

Richard
 
So the officer is escorting these flag bearers....now I understand. :) I just thought it strange that a Dragoner officer is pictured with infantry flag bearers.
 
b.loree said:
So the officer is escorting these flag bearers....now I understand. :) I just thought it strange that a Dragoner officer is pictured with infantry flag bearers.
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Indeed, everything is explained. Mystery solved.

Thanks Brian to noticed that this officer was a Dragoon.
 
b.loree said:
So the officer is escorting these flag bearers....now I understand. :) I just thought it strange that a Dragoner officer is pictured with infantry flag bearers.
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Brian
I just do not see him as a Dragoon Officer ?
What am I missing? He wears a Prussian Infantry Line eagle on his helmet
not a line Dragoon eagle?
Steve
 
KAGGR#1 said:
Sorry, I don't agree
Please tell me what makes him a Dragoon ??
Steve
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Hi, I agree with Steve - definitely not a dragoon officer on the picture.
(Brandenburg cuffs - infantry helmet (with round front), etc. ... = infantry officer/lieutenant)
Best regards, Jens
 

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