Imperial photograph

[pfrost]

Just found this at the local flea market. Can anyone give me any information?

Thanks

Patrick

[pfrost]

and the back

[Daniel Murphy]

The man is an Unteroffizier (corporal) of Infanterie Regiment von Borcke (4th Pommeranian) Nr. 21 which was garrisoned at Thorn. He is wearing the blue waffenrock from before the war, the 1907 mantel with the stripe on the collar patches for a NCO, and his walking out enlisted visor cap. The dedication looks to like he is wishing his brother a happy birthday, but I could be wrong because my sutterlin reading is not so good.
Dan Murphy

[torstenbel]

The man is an Unteroffizier (corporal) of Infanterie Regiment von Borcke (4th Pommeranian) Nr. 21 which was garrisoned at Thorn. He is wearing the blue waffenrock from before the war, the 1907 mantel with the stripe on the collar patches for a NCO, and his walking out enlisted visor cap. The dedication looks to like he is wishing his brother a happy birthday, but I could be wrong because my sutterlin reading is not so good.
Dan Murphy

Dan, wow.... I was still trying to figure out what number is on the shoulder boards and you have got a superb answer done already... and your interpretation of the dedication is correct as well... Cheers, Torsten.

[pfrost]

Dear Dan,

Thank you very much for the information.

Best regards

Patrick

[McCulloh]

I think his name is Franz.

[pfrost]

Franz, eh? That ought to narrow it down a bit!

Thanks alot guys, I really appreciate the assistance.

Best

P Frost