Prussian 171st Infantry Regiment

SkipperJohn

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This belonged to a soldier in the Ober-Elsässiches Infanterie-Regiment. Nr.171 (Colmar):

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The tunic is in good condition but does have a few stains:

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The Pickelhaube is in excellent condition:

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The right side of the rear neck guard is marked with "JR 52" which has been lined out in black (readable when dampened):

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The left side of the rear neck guard is marked "JR 171" (barely readable under sunlight when damp):

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Next to the ""JR 171" stamp is a "BAG" stamp and a date which appears to be 1911.

John :)
 
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