Now, as pointed out by Lost Skeleton, there is no direct correlation between the Fuerst plate and these markings; although... "Fuerst regiments" contributed men to Landwehr/Reserve regiments 32 and 71 (all belonging to the XIth Armee Korps).
I have listed these contributions below (after Larcade):
- Reuss: JR96 (2nd Batl)
RJR32 (Ist Batl)
LJR71 (3rd Batl)
- Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha: JR95 (1st and 3rd Batls)
RJR71(1st Batl)
- Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach : JR94
LJR32 (3rd Batl)
- Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen: JR71 (1st Batl)
LJR71 (part)
- Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt: JR96 (3rd Batl)
RJR32 (1st Batl)
LJR71 (part of 3rd Batl)
This does not explain why a Sachsen-Weimar reservist helmet would bear both IR32 and LJR71 stamps though (and no JR94). Any hint from someone?...
Bruno
I have listed these contributions below (after Larcade):
- Reuss: JR96 (2nd Batl)
RJR32 (Ist Batl)
LJR71 (3rd Batl)
- Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha: JR95 (1st and 3rd Batls)
RJR71(1st Batl)
- Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach : JR94
LJR32 (3rd Batl)
- Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen: JR71 (1st Batl)
LJR71 (part)
- Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt: JR96 (3rd Batl)
RJR32 (1st Batl)
LJR71 (part of 3rd Batl)
This does not explain why a Sachsen-Weimar reservist helmet would bear both IR32 and LJR71 stamps though (and no JR94). Any hint from someone?...
Bruno