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His name is Heinrich Beichler, from Neunkirchen. Wounded twice: http://des.genealogy.net/search/show/1706313 http://des.genealogy.net/search/show/326849

Yes, the painted uberzug has thrown me off. I cannot find a single photo of anything even remotely similar looking. Not sure how I plan to handle that yet.

Do not worry Lars, I would never use original gear in any reenacting fashion. If I did purchase an original, it would strictly be for display. I will be replicating the first photo with the Gewehr! Like I said, I know he was wounded twice in combat. I even found the original wound records...

Thank you for the input! I'll be replicating the first photo with the G98. I recently picked up a 1915 Danzig for it!

Hello everyone, I've been trying to research Pickelhauben to ID what my great-grandfather is wearing and came across this great site! I'm hoping I can get a little assistance? I'd like to put together a replica of his uniform in this photo: He served with the 253 RIR (97th Reserve Division)...