Officer Helme KIR 145

[b.loree]

Today, another piece from Steve's collection IR 145 officer:


"Note this is NOT a Grenadier eagle with no star but a Garde eagle with no star." The wappen was changed when this Regt had Koenig added to its title. You can see the outline of the original wappen still on the shell.
As we expand this thread with further examples, it appears that there is some confusion as to the date of this wappen change :-? :
Jim Turinetti: July 20, 1890
James LeBrasseur: June 16, 1913....I suspect that James Leb. may be wrong as Steve's M95, dated 1906 has the KIR 145 ink stamp on it. So, to me the "K" would indicate the Regt title change has already occured.
An M95 KIR 145 from Steve's collection:

Note the regular line Grenadier wappen on this piece....S hilt and Acorn topped sceptre.

As well as this named clothing tag, there is a faint KIR 145 ink stamp on the rear visor.

The Kaiser poses with the officers of KIR 145 May 11, 1914. Note His Majesty is not wearing the new wappen nor are some of the other officers in this photo.
My next question, why was IR 145 awarded this special "Koenig" title to their Regt name? :???:

 

[SkipperJohn]

Stunning helmet!
Absolutely beautiful!

John :bravo: :bravo: :bravo:

 

[b.loree]

Some additional KIR145 pieces from steve's collection:

A Bambus style filz helme with rolled edges

 

[b.loree]

Another KIR 145 helmet: Landwehr officer piece from Jim Turinetti's collection:

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

wow that is a cool helmet.

James

 

[argonne]

As we expand this thread with further examples, it appears that there is some confusion as to the date of this wappen change :-? :
Jim Turinetti: July 20, 1890
James LeBrasseur: June 16, 1913....I suspect that James Leb. may be wrong as Steve's M95, dated 1906 has the KIR 145 ink stamp on it. So, to me the "K" would indicate the Regt title change has already occured.

"Das Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 145 wurde durch Allerhöchste Kabinetts-Order vom 28.Juli 1890 im Zuge der Heeresvermehrung zum 1.Oktober 1890 gegründet und aufgestellt. Am 4. September 1893 erklärte sich Seine Majestät der Kaiser und König gelegentlich einer Parade auf dem Exerzierplatz Frescati "in Anerkennung der guten Haltung des Regimentes" zu seinem Chef, verlieh ihm den Namenszug "WR II", den es nunmehr auf den Achselklappen und Schulterstücken anstatt der Nummer 145 trug und gab ihm den Namen: Königs-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 145."

The name "König" was added to the unit number on the 4.9.1893. But this is NOT the date of change of Wappen that happened September 1913!!!

TWO DIFFERENT THINGS AND DATES!!

Kaiser Wilhelm decided to add the name "König" to the regiments name because of its "gute Haltung" (good stance, attitude) after a parade on the 4.9.1893.

Philippe
:wink:

 

[b.loree]

Thank you Philippe for clearing up my confusion, :-? I totally understand now! All is clear.

 

[edwin]

Nice helmets.

Regards,

Edwin

 

[KIR145]

Today, another piece from Steve's collection IR 145 officer:

"Note this is NOT a Grenadier eagle with no star but a Garde eagle with no star." The wappen was changed when this Regt had Koenig added to its title. You can see the outline of the original wappen still on the shell.
As we expand this thread with further examples, it appears that there is some confusion as to the date of this wappen change :-? :
Jim Turinetti: July 20, 1890
James LeBrasseur: June 16, 1913....I suspect that James Leb. may be wrong as Steve's M95, dated 1906 has the KIR 145 ink stamp on it. So, to me the "K" would indicate the Regt title change has already occured.

Note the regular line Grenadier wappen on this piece....S hilt and Acorn topped sceptre.

As well as this named clothing tag, there is a faint KIR 145 ink stamp on the rear visor.

The Kaiser poses with the officers of KIR 145 May 11, 1914. Note His Majesty is not wearing the new wappen nor are some of the other officers in this photo.
My next question, why was IR 145 awarded this special "Koenig" title to their Regt name? :???:

Hello, great officer helmet - with the "Garde-Adler ohne Stern" (Guard eagle without star since June 1913) - as Philippe you still told!
Thank you and best regards, Jens

Here a picture with this kind of emblem.: Herman von der Heyde
... and a picture for Mannschaft - you see he is wearing the "normal" Grenadier-Adler (neuer Art).

 

[KAGGR#1]

Thanks for the photos and information
Steve

 

[KIR145]

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The Kaiser poses with the officers of KIR 145 May 11, 1914. Note His Majesty is not wearing the new wappen nor are some of the other officers in this photo.
My next question, why was IR 145 awarded this special "Koenig" title to their Regt name? :???:

Hi, yes - the Kaiser wearing the wrong helmet.
When the Emperor in 1914 visit the Inf.-Rgt.145 in Metz, the valet de chambre took out the false helmet (with the old emblem) for the Kaiser. The regiment took it with humor, probably the Kaiser was not so amused!?
Best regards, Jens

Here the menu and the IR145 plates.

 

[KAGGR#1]

Excellent post !
Many thanks
Steve