Potsdam 1917 Garde Machine Gun

[KAGGR#1]

The shakos look like Garde M G to me .
I did not know that they had swords ?
The card was mailed in 1917
Steve

 

[CLOVIS 57]

In 1913, the 1 and 2 MGA of the Guard were assigned to the Garde-cavalerie-Division.
This explains :
---Cavalry belts.
---The M48/73 mounted artillery sword



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[KAGGR#1]

In 1913, the 1 and 2 MGA of the Guard were assigned to the Garde-cavalerie-Division.
This explains :
---Cavalry belts.
---The M48/73 mounted artillery sword



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Clovis
Great comments and information
Your information adds a lot to the photo for me.
This is why this site is so great
Thank you
Steve

 

[KAGGR#1]

The shakos look like Garde M G to me .
I did not know that they had swords ?
The card was mailed in 1917
SteveView attachment 51470

The Shako that they wear.
Steve

 

[JzPf]

Yes, photo is Garde MG Abteilung 1. Great Tschako, Steve!

 

[JohnS3rd]

Amazing M.G. Bn Tschako completely dressed out in fantastic condition and very nice photo to complement it.
Best regards
John