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Just a couple of thoughts. Firstly, it is possible for a Beamte helmet to have a Landwehr cross. Let me preface that statement with the fact that the vast majority of military officials were in full time “active” employment until often their late sixties or seventies. Therefore a sizeable body...

Here is Generalleutnant z.D. Hermann von Chappuis. He is mistakenly shown as Wilhelm in the list above. Regards Glenn

Steve, There was no difference in insignia between a “Chef”, General à la suite of a unit or of a retired general awarded a regiments’ uniform; that is the epaulettes of a regimental officer however with the epaulette fringe of a general officer. The epaulette holder was of the pattern of an...

This will save you the bother Regards Glenn

Steve. seek and you will find :) Hermann von Blomberg Konrad von Goßler Maximilian von Schwartzkoppen Regards Glenn

Steve, happy to assist. :) The sitting field officer as you correctly surmise is the regimental commander, Oberst Joseph Freiherr Raitz von Frentz. The three standing GGR 2 officers are from left to right: Hauptmann Hellmuth von Hagen, commanding 5. Kompagnie. Leutnant Heinrich von...

à la suite: 20 September 1863 Chef: 29 June 1879. Regards Glenn

Indeed, Wilhelm von Barby of the GFR and Friedrich von Barby of GGR 5 incidentally, Friedrich von Barby was originally commissioned into the 1. GRzF in 1883. I cannot, however ascertain from your photographs if a "Semper Talis" Band was ever there. Regards Glenn

I have the 1914 and 1939 editions of the "Gedenkblätter" as referenced by Jens. these too, do not list a von Barby in the regiment. Regards Glenn

Hello, Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches Nr.2) as a Rittmeister. Regards Glenn

Hi JV, the image of Feldwebel-Sergeant Schmidt appears to be scratch free, so presumably another copy. There is one relatively small image of a 2. Zug officer in Gala uniform. Additionally, there are colour photos of an original officers' Galarock and hat. Regards Glenn

Jv, I see a copy of "your" Schloßgarde Feldwebel-Sergeant Karl Schmidt makes an appearance. Regards Glenn P.S. I answered your Bureauvorsteher beim Großen Generalstab question over at GMIC.

Just arrived! Three amazing photos of the GR 89 Bärenfellmütze in wear! Regards Glenn

I pre-ordered the German language edition in early June but have not received any indication that my copy is on the way to the UK yet. Fingers crossed! It would be most gratifying to see if Messrs Herr and Nguyen have managed to find a photograph of GR 89 personnel wearing a bearskin cap...

If I am not mistaken, the photograph is dated 1903. The Kettle drummer would be a gentleman by the name of Johannes Arara. Regards Glenn

Steve, another portrait of General Bolko Graf von Roedern. Regards Glenn

He was still an active officer in 1902. regards Glenn

Methinks Wilhelm von Brincken. Later transferred to Saxon service and gained some notoriety during WW1. Regards Glenn

yes...I am a great fan of Herr Pietsch but in this instance he got it wrong. The situation is explicitly described in both the 1902 and 1908 editions of the "Zusammenstellung der Uniformen und Abzeichen der Beamten des Königlich Preußischen Heeres". The attachment above is from the 1908 edition...

I would respectfully disagree with that assertion. All veterinary officials wore a infantry pattern helmet with gold fittings and a round spike base. Regards Glenn