realistically, the only person who could have worn those epaulettes was Prinz Rupprecht von Bayern when he was still a Generalmajor between 1900 and 1903. He was first appointed à la suite to LKR 1 on 5 June 1896 as a Major.
Well I am floored – I always thought the most interesting part of these helmets were the chin scales. Competition for appointment to this Regiment was how shall we say – competitive! :thumb up: