236 straps

[aicusv]

One of our newer members asked if I could repost this photo showing RIR236 straps.

 

[KAGGR#1]

Comments on the high number with green piping ?
Steve

 

[Lars13]

Hi Steve,
According to Kraus, "Die feldgraue Uniformierung des deutschen Heeres 1907-1918", page 518, the Kriegsministerium specified the piping colours for Reserve Regiments 201 to 240 on 20.8.1914, and for RIR 233-240 this was green piping ("hellgrün).
Regards,
Lars

 

[KAGGR#1]

Thanks
Not often seen
Steve