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  1. Chip Minx

    Austrian Feldgendarm, Eastern Front, March 1915

    Here's one type of armband. They also had examples just like this one, but with "Feldgendarmerie" embroidered on it. Chip
  2. Chip Minx

    Tientsin 1905

    Chris, The fellow on the right in the last photo is wearing an MG drag-strap and the M1901 machine-gunner's single clip cartridge pouches. Chip
  3. Chip Minx

    Help with IR120 shoulder boards

    Brett, I agree that there is a need for a reference on this subject. My collection has been largely geared toward that end. I have made a point of collecting type pieces, photos and postcards that would expand the knowledge of the subject. I have spilled the beans on some of my "discoveries"...
  4. Chip Minx

    Flügeladjutant or Aide-de-camp, please help explain....

    By the way, that cap is not a WWI cap. The markings on the inside indicate a postwar dating (probably from the 1920s or later) and the cockades are mismatched. One is and officer's and one is an enlisted/NCO example. Chip
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    Help with IR120 shoulder boards

    The M1915 is on the right. Chip
  6. Chip Minx

    Guten tag kameraden

    Welcome Giorgio! I see you are already participating in the forum. So have fun and keep coming back. Best regards, Chip
  7. Chip Minx

    "Hello Ducky"

    I was thinking he might be a gypsy (Roma?) too. The matting around the photo is interesting with its Austrian motifs. I see your ancestors had the good sense to leave the doors open! :fart: Chip
  8. Chip Minx

    Three new kinder finds to add to my collection

    The National WWI Museum here actually does have some Kinder military related items on display, including a very cool looking backpack, complete with attached messkit and blanket. Chip
  9. Chip Minx

    Three new kinder finds to add to my collection

    He could send them down here. We have a very nice toy museum. Chip
  10. Chip Minx

    Help with IR120 shoulder boards

    Hello, Which pattern are you trying to replicate? The prewar crown is very different from the one on M1915 straps. Chip
  11. Chip Minx

    Pages

    Hey, I'm asking the same question! :???: Chip
  12. Chip Minx

    Looking for info on Franco-Prussian war pictures.

    Larry, It was the shoulder straps that made me think he is a military guy. Normally livery personnel would have some sort of crested buttons. Anyway, without a helmet, sword or any equipment, it's a tough call. Chip
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    New Canuck joins the club

    Hello Pat and welcome, First, dare I say....I have some French Canadian ancestors in my family tree. Goes way back to the early days of settlement in the St.Louis, Missouri River area (1700s). Of course, that blood is well diluted by now with Irish, German and English, so I just stick with a...
  14. Chip Minx

    Looking for info on Franco-Prussian war pictures.

    Any ideas about this guy? Photo take in Stade, which is in the IX.A.K.. He's obviously a 1yvol, but there appears to be nothing on the shoulder straps. The cuffs are not what you would think for typical infantry. I don't see any other clues. The only unit that had anything to do with Stade...
  15. Chip Minx

    Looking for info on Franco-Prussian war pictures.

    Larry, Looks like two long opinions! :lol: Chip
  16. Chip Minx

    Pages

    Robert, I think the beer company just swiped a famous painting for that beer label. :D The original painting is by a British artist and has nothing to do with pages. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Boy Chip
  17. Chip Minx

    Invisible man

    Joe, I have never seen this before either, that is, a German with a possible Austrian mask and an Austrian carrying can. I suppose there could be several explanations. First, it might be that he is wearing a prop in a photo shop on the Eastern Front. Perhaps he is serving with some Austrian...
  18. Chip Minx

    Badenisches J.R. n.109 waffenrock

    Giorgio, Just to further explain the difference I was referring to, here are three issue examples of the Baden crown. Two are from the 109th and one from Leib-Dragoner Rgt.Nr.20. Chip
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    Badenisches J.R. n.109 waffenrock

    Giorgio, Sorry. Perhaps I did not explain myself very well. The shoulder boards on your tunic are fine. I was just commenting about how different they are when compared to an issue shoulder strap. What struck me is the detail that the tailor added to the somewhat plain crown that the issue...
  20. Chip Minx

    Halstuch vs Halsbinde

    Kelley, I have a Halstuch M1907 that is marked to IR92. The Halsbinde M1909, became the pattern for the Einheitshalsbinde M1914. The only essential difference between the two patterns of Halsbinden was that the Einheits model included long tape ties added to the ends. The Halstuch came in two...
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