Here is a photo I've been studying of my grandfather's troops being reviewed.
From the photo this is the amount of detail you see before enlarging.
From the photo this is the amount of detail you see before enlarging.
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I've studied him enough now to be able to recognize how he sits a horse.
Look at the mounted band!Last edited by Brian S; 11-14-2003, 05:30 PM. -
Look at these lancers with their Prussian black and white flags!Comment
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Coooool! These "Lancers" are in fact, Dragoons! I have to admit that I envy you for having such an amazing ancestry. My Grandfathers were both dirt-farmers from the prairies, but in my eyes, they were still the best! TonyOriginally posted by Brian SComment
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That places it then! He was Commandeur of Dragoon Rgt. 14.
My father was a Montana dirt farmer, became B-17 pilot, B-29 pilot and ended up in Wiesbaden. Guess who's daughter he met?
Those lances are SOOOO neat, when did they stop carrying those? Do those ever show up with their flags?Comment
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Hi Brian,
There are quite a few photos of Ulans, Dragoons Husars etc escorting prisoners during the war, I'm sure you've seen them. Frankly, I would think twice about making a run for it if there was a man on horseback with a lance behind me. The lances being carried are probably the Model 1893 , made from blued rolled steel with a pointed end, not to be confused with the German manufactured Argentinean models with a blade end. As for flags, NCO flags were made from linen or cotton and have survived quite well, here is my example to Kürassier Regiment 3. But the Mannschaft flags were often made from silk which has self-destructed over the years. A shame. Tony
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Anyone have a lance in their collection?
All those silly little medals and ribbons, no manly man 10 foot lances in your home?
You need one of these next to those 50 lb. sacks of flour, rice, batteries, bottled water, iodine and girly magazines!Comment
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