Saxon reserve in abundance?

[hamtaro]

Hi guys,

It seems that there are more Saxon reserve haubes compared to the other states. I dont see much of other states' reserve haubes, but there are a number of Saxon reserve haubes around.

Tony has it, Joe has it, and the one Randy is selling is also a Saxon reserve haube

http://pickelhaubes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1869

even I also has it. Btw, mine was magnificently cleaned and restored by Brian.

Were there more troops in the Kingdon of Saxon compared to the other states?


Cheers,
BB

 

[Liongules]

I think these are among the most beautiful of the pickelhauben.

I could be wrong here, but in sheer numbers, wouldn't the number of reservists at any given time probably outnumber the number of regular army officers, thus making reserve helmets more abundant?

 

[joerookery]

wouldn't the number of reservists at any given time probably outnumber the number of regular army officers, thus making reserve helmets more abundant?

Pre-war yes.

The active-duty officer described above was significantly different than a reserve officer. An active officer received a commission and was admired by all in the society. Reserve officers got their commission in a different way and tried very hard to mimic the regular officers. It was fashionable to wear one's uniform on Sunday, a habit that continued through retirement for officers. The reserve commission was considered the “open door” in private life. Primarily, they served as One Year Volunteers (OYV) and were recommended by their company commander as a potential reserve officer. Preparation and training consisted of two periods of training, each lasting eight weeks with the total extent to been two years at the end of that time. They would be voted on by the Reserve Officers Corps of the Corps district. They would gain a commission and be a Lieutenant of the Reserve. An officer would remain in reserve status until the requested transfer into the landwehr. As long as an officer was fit and the Bezirkscommando had no objections, he could stay in the reserves after completing his 27th year. Likewise, officers moved between the first and second levy of the landwehr upon request. It was unusual (but not impossible) for a reserve officer to be promoted beyond captain. Regular officers, who for some reason, retired prematurely from the active force would join the reserve component, commiserate to their age.

By 1914 there were 120,000 reserve officers.

"Blackburn. pg 286."

Were there more troops in the Kingdon of Saxon compared to the other states?

9% of the infantry regiments were Saxon. 58% Prussian.
"Friedag charts"

 

[hamtaro]

I came across this strange pic, I have never seen a Saxon with such a small reserve cross, its so small that its barely visible. is this a put together haube or this stuff did exist.

What is this exactly?



Thanks
Bambang