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Old 05-05-12, 03:41 PM
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Does anyone recognise the uniforms/unit in this picture?
It was taken in August 1907
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Old 06-05-12, 07:51 AM
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Is it possible to zoom in more on the Kepis?
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Old 06-05-12, 08:47 AM
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Close up of the kepis.
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Close up of the kepis.
NOT from the same photo
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Old 06-05-12, 05:45 PM
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Ì have 4 pictures taken during the same manouvres, this one shows the kepis best.
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Definately different headdresses in both pics.

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Old 07-05-12, 06:00 PM
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Well, if they are the same unit, then it's probably the 5th Line Regiment, though, like I say without any branch of service insignia...
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Old 07-05-12, 07:18 PM
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Best shots from the 4 pictures that show insignia.
The man with the broom has an oilcloth protective cover on his shako. The blurry picture is the only one that shows arm badges.
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Old 07-05-12, 07:23 PM
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This one is dated 17 July 1917, sent to a German POW camp in Switzerland and approved by Geman censors.
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Old 10-05-12, 05:01 PM
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Hmm I think my guess was correct.

Can't help you with the other I'm afraid.
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Old 10-05-12, 06:32 PM
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You've been very helpul.
Am I correct they are wearing the model 1913 blue uniform that is shown here?
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Old 11-05-12, 06:53 AM
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I would think so.
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