Egerland New member Nov 18, 2011 #1 Austrian, but still a very cool dragoon helmet. This was my father's uncle Franz.
RON Well-known member Nov 18, 2011 #2 Very cool! :thumb up: Did the gear (helmet, sword, etc.) survive?
Egerland New member Nov 18, 2011 #3 Alas, the gear did not survive in our family. Franz did not survive, either. He died in the East early in the war.
Alas, the gear did not survive in our family. Franz did not survive, either. He died in the East early in the war.
G Glennj Well-known member Nov 18, 2011 #5 That appears to be "One Year Volunteer" lace on his cuffs. Judging by the lack of any additional rings on the "comb" of the helmet he held the rank of E.F.-Dragoner or E.F.-Patrouilleführer at the time. Regards Glenn
That appears to be "One Year Volunteer" lace on his cuffs. Judging by the lack of any additional rings on the "comb" of the helmet he held the rank of E.F.-Dragoner or E.F.-Patrouilleführer at the time. Regards Glenn
