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These fellows should be wearing the "L" and crown cypher of Leibgarde-Infanterie-Regiment (1. Großherzoglich Hessisches) Nr.115 shouldn't they? Leibgarde-Infanterie-Regiment (1. Großherzoglich Hessisches) Nr.115 / "8 MG" shoulder straps by drakegoodman, on Flickr Detail of shoulder straps by...

Regulars to Kaiser's Bunker will recognize this photograph from Tony's Überzug article. The dealer has pinched the photo from Tony's site and is selling reprints for about seven Aussie dollars a throw. Item number 200952644464 . In case you're wondering, YES, I purchased a copy BEFORE I...

Gentlemen, Actually, the Überzug looks stock standard, it's the letters / number that caught my eye. Do the two dots on either side of the "I" have any significance ie: tactical / organizational symbol for a machinegun company or is that just wishful thinking? Details of the wearer I've...

No clues on the reverse of this one, but the photo was taken in the Grande Place at Bapaume circa Winter 1916 - 1917. The statue of one of Bapaume's heroes from the Franco-Prussian War, Général Faidherbe lies unceremoniously beside it's base. Bavarians, probably from the 6. Reserve Division...

I thought we had a book review section here somewhere :-k Anyhoo - my copy arrived this morning and after an hour assessing the pros and cons I've decided I'm definitely not a fan of the large format as I can't sit in my favourite chair and read it comfortably. It's definitely a desk / table...

"Parole - Wer die Arbeit kennt und sich nicht drückt, der ist verrückt". "Parole - Wer die Arbeit kennt und sich nicht drückt, der ist verrückt" / Kgl. Sächs. 1. (Leib-) Grenadier-Regiment Nr.100 by drakegoodman, on Flickr

Whilst exploring the University of Heidelberg's Library this morning I unearthed a veritable treasure trove of (mainly) satirical sketches from 1914 - 1918. Edition by year: http://diglit.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/fb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

According to Hartwig Busche, these fellows were named „Infanterie-Regiment Stuttgart“ and looking at this photo, appear to have had their own special shoulder-strap. Can somebody please confirm if this is the case - or am I barking up the wrong tree? 413 St by drakegoodman, on Flickr 413 St...

I cannot seem to locate a Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 141 in my references, but the Überzug never lies ... Landsturmmann Dietrich Koltzen and friends, III. Ersatz Kompanie, Kulmer Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr.141 by drakegoodman, on Flickr Absender: Landsturmmann Koltzen, III. Ersatz...

An excellent resource for Minenwerfer formations put together by Aris de Bruijn: http://www.grensland-docs.nl/brondocumenten/minenwerfer-kompagnien-1914-1918/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Another mystery item landed in my mailbox last week. From the preview pics I was sent by the dealer I thought it was just a case of a snug fitting Überzug until I enlarged it ... Plain helmet by drakegoodman, on Flickr

First time I've seen these. "L" for Lieb maybe? Bayer. Landst. / Unidentified collar insignia by drakegoodman, on Flickr Detail: Detail of collar insignia by drakegoodman, on Flickr Reverse: Bayer. Landst. reverse by drakegoodman, on Flickr

I was interested to see these guys carrying handguns of some description. Gelsenkirchen Feuerwehr by drakegoodman, on Flickr

An interesting picture I received a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure whether this fellow is trying to give the appearance of wearing a Kugelhelm - which would be at odds with the Brandenburg cuffs, wouldn't it? :-k His Gew 91 with stacking hook was certainly issued to the artillery rather than...

Some clever Russian fellow has sculpted a Landsturmmann based on a soldier in one of my photos with impressive results: Original: Bearded Landsturmmann from Landsturm Infanterie Bataillon 'Breslau', Bernstadt (Silesa) railway station 1914 by drakegoodman, on Flickr The sculpted figure...

Stunning photos from Russia, 1892. http://foto-history.livejournal.com/2333215.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone else getting this guy? :oops: http://www.did.co/products/wwi/German/d11006/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Day 1 of the Battle of Verdun. Three waves of German troops from Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 39 advance towards Haumont Wald. Höhe 344 Flammenwerfer by drakegoodman, on Flickr Höhe 344 Flammenwerfer reverse by drakegoodman, on Flickr Höhe 344 3rd wave by drakegoodman, on Flickr Höhe 344...

Not mine unfortunately: "From 1913, John Alfred Charlton Deas, a former curator at Sunderland Museum, organised several handling sessions for the blind, first offering an invitation to the children from the Sunderland Council Blind School, to handle a few of the collections at Sunderland...

I've always enjoyed looking at photos where soldiers are depicted wearing enemy kit. I think this is the first time I've seen a German soldier wearing a British overcoat. He is also wearing a French belt-buckle. Sergeant's coat by drakegoodman, on Flickr