Belt, buckle & ammunition pouches

[jayhawkhenry]

I picked up an unusual buckle (to me) with DGRM stamp. I really like the detail. Any help on identifying unit marks would be appreciated.

[ROBB]

Nice set looks to have been together forever , the buckle appears to be Navy or Colonial ? Rob

[ww1czechlegion]

Wow, nice find, congratulations!

Yes, the buckle is for Imperial Navy, or Colonial Shutztruppe, as Rob has said.

One of the markings for a cartridge box shows a "J.R." marking with the number after it blackened out. The "J.R." marking would be for Jaeger Regiment or Infantry Regiment designation.

It looks like the belt is nicely marked, as are the cartridge boxes.

Again, congratulations!

Best Regards,

Alan

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's a Navy or Colonial Schutztruppe buckle from my collection

Best Regards,

Alan

[jayhawkhenry]

Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate your input and the education.
Alan, that is the first maker marked Imperial buckle I have see. It is outstanding.

[ww1czechlegion]

Thank you! That Adolf Bahr, Deuben, 1914 really makes it.

It's great to see the D.R.G.M. mark on your buckle too!

Here's a couple photos of a wartime 2-piece steel/iron Navy buckle. The disk is separately applied, also made of steel/iron.

Thanks again for posting your photos. That is a really great find!

Best Regards,

Alan

[Chip M]

Typically, Jäger battalions that were formed into regiments during the war, kept their unit identity with their own marked equipment and their unit (battalion numbered) shoulder straps. The only exception was the Jäger Regiment Nr.3, which was formed from the former Schneeschuh battalions, which when supplied after the unit's formation in the Spring of 1915 had their equipment regimentally marked. So, I doubt, in this case, if the "J.R." markings stand for anything other than an infantry regiment.

Chip