Imperial German Militaria at IWM

[Paul B]

For the benefit of non-UK members, I thought I'd post one or two photos of some of the Imperial German kit on display at the Imperial War Museum in London. Please excuse the quality of the photos as A) The WWI area isn't very photographer friendly, and B) I'm a sh*t photographer! (Honesty is the best policy... )
First, a selection of pickelhaubes:

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Next, a 1914 soldier from the 55th Infantry Regt:

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A Cavalry Wachtmeister in Parade Dress:

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This helmet was worn by the only German soldier to reach the trenches of the Hampshire Regiment in one piece:

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This Bavarian Infantry tunic was taken as a souvenier by an Australian officer at Poziers in 1916:

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A Stormtrooper of Fuslier Regt Nr 73 with MP18 and camo helmet:

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And finally, an awesome collection of shoulder-straps assembled by a British Intelligence Officer in the closing months of the war:

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Please excuse the quality of the photos as I'm a sh*t photographer!

My rule: Never blame yourself. Blame the camera. T