This month after 30+ years of searching I finally completed the Telegraphen-Bataillon shoulder straps worn by Mannschaften (ORs) on the Dunkelblau Waffenrock. This means they all have dark blue wool backings.
Red straps with yellow lightning bolts were worn 1899 to 1910. AKO 30 June 1911 directed all Mannschaften shoulder straps be changed to light grey with a T plus Btln. number This directive also applied to all Verkehrstruppen (Technical Troops) to include Eisenbahn, Kraftfahr, Luftschiffer, and Flieger.
Rather than slap down a wad of cash and buy an instant collection, I collected these the 'normal' way. Strap by strap by strap over 30+ years. Very satisfying to remain focused and finally have them all.
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.1 (Berlin) Garde-Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.2 (Frankfurt a.O./Cottbus) III Armee Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.3 (Coblenz/Darmstadt) IX Armee Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.4 (Karlsruhe-Freiburg) XIV Armee Korps (3rd Komp of TB Nr. 4 wore a Württemberg Wappen in silver)
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.5 (Danzig) XVII Armee Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.6 (Hannover) X Armee Korps
Kgl. Sächs. Telegraphed-Bataillon Nr.7 (Dresden) XII Armee Korps
Here are three Telegraphen-Bataillon Tschako. The M1907 is not unit marked, so it could be Telegraphen, Luftschiffer, or Flieger. The Ersatz Filz Tschako is marked to Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.2. The M1915 Tschako is marked to Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.2.
Finally, below are links to each of these if anyone is interested in more images of each helmet.
Model 1907 Preußen Telegraphen or Luftschiffer Tschako
Ersatz Model 1907 Preußen Filz Telegraphen Tschako
Model 1915 Preußen Telegraph Battalion 3 Tschako
Red straps with yellow lightning bolts were worn 1899 to 1910. AKO 30 June 1911 directed all Mannschaften shoulder straps be changed to light grey with a T plus Btln. number This directive also applied to all Verkehrstruppen (Technical Troops) to include Eisenbahn, Kraftfahr, Luftschiffer, and Flieger.
Rather than slap down a wad of cash and buy an instant collection, I collected these the 'normal' way. Strap by strap by strap over 30+ years. Very satisfying to remain focused and finally have them all.
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.1 (Berlin) Garde-Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.2 (Frankfurt a.O./Cottbus) III Armee Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.3 (Coblenz/Darmstadt) IX Armee Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.4 (Karlsruhe-Freiburg) XIV Armee Korps (3rd Komp of TB Nr. 4 wore a Württemberg Wappen in silver)
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.5 (Danzig) XVII Armee Korps
Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.6 (Hannover) X Armee Korps
Kgl. Sächs. Telegraphed-Bataillon Nr.7 (Dresden) XII Armee Korps
Here are three Telegraphen-Bataillon Tschako. The M1907 is not unit marked, so it could be Telegraphen, Luftschiffer, or Flieger. The Ersatz Filz Tschako is marked to Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.2. The M1915 Tschako is marked to Telegraphen-Bataillon Nr.2.
Finally, below are links to each of these if anyone is interested in more images of each helmet.
Model 1907 Preußen Telegraphen or Luftschiffer Tschako
Preußen Telegraphen or Luftschiffer Tschako
www.kaisersbunker.com
Ersatz Model 1907 Preußen Filz Telegraphen Tschako
Ersatz Model 1907 Preußen Filz Telegraphen Tschako
www.kaisersbunker.com
Model 1915 Preußen Telegraph Battalion 3 Tschako
Model 1915 Preußen Telegraph Battalion 3 Tschako
www.kaisersbunker.com