Rui's RenditionsAt the Invalides in Paris, German material captured during 1914/15 is displayed to the public. Circa 1915.The bird-like aircraft is a ‘Taube’ (dove), a reconnaissance aircraft designed by Igor…
THE KAISER’S ADJUTANTGeorg Alexander von Müller was born in Chemnitz (in the Kingdom of Saxony) on March 24, 1854. He grew up in Sweden, where his father worked as a…
92nd Brunswick Infantry Regiment 92nd Brunswick Infantry Regiment The North German Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel which had existed since the 13th century was promted to a Duchy by the Congress…
This week Sabine’s battlefield guide SaturdayKurt Zemisch 1917 explosive extractsWe are saying good bye to Kurt, my last blog , Not only will Kurt experience how it feels when mines…
Today on Gus' Gear I have a continuation of the battle of wits (some might say the battle of the half wits) with a situational acquaintance. He takes great joy…
This is an upgraded remake of my first colorization of Imperial German servicemen whose first version I did 9 years ago. Thanks to it I got to meet Sam Wouters.…
His leave back to Weischlitz mid-January , where Kurt spend more time in Plauen with a reason : Else. He finally asks her if she loves him. When returning to…
The official caption states: “Western Front. August 1918. German Army troops man handling guns into position”This is most probably a photo of Bavarian Infanteriegeschützebatterie No. 2 taken at a training…
Now, here is a nice silver badge, with King Georges monogram and the legend: “For King and Empire, Services rendered.”This badge will be featured on my blog twice. This time…
normally collect Medal Bars, but somehow, a couple of miniatures of “Ordensspange” landed in my collection. This is also a collection world for itself, so I better keep the door…