chrispaulodale
Active member
Hi Robert,
Yes, as you say the colonies in general were an imperial affair rather than individual state affairs. The East Asian Expeditionary Corps is an exception though, at least in its early formation, and of course China wasn't quite a colony.
The green grey felt helmet was introduced at the same time as the imperial regualtions in 1901. Previous state plates and cockades were on standard leather Picklehauben (and shakos), so I guess it would be difficult to prove if one was used in China or "only" by the regular army back in Germany.
Cheers
Chris
Yes, as you say the colonies in general were an imperial affair rather than individual state affairs. The East Asian Expeditionary Corps is an exception though, at least in its early formation, and of course China wasn't quite a colony.
The green grey felt helmet was introduced at the same time as the imperial regualtions in 1901. Previous state plates and cockades were on standard leather Picklehauben (and shakos), so I guess it would be difficult to prove if one was used in China or "only" by the regular army back in Germany.
Cheers
Chris