Kavallerie portrait painting

[Adam.B]

Did any one else see this on E-Bay last week, his reserve was $1500.
It really is a nice painting.

any thoughts

[Adam.B]

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[Gerdan]

Could you make out the name of the artist? Is is signed?

Gerdan

[Adam.B]

Could you make out the name of the artist? Is is signed?

Gerdan

its not signed, and nothing on the back to identify it

[Simon O.]

A pity the device in between the pips can't be made out. Clearly not a combat unit officer, my guess would be a staff officer or administrative officer at korps level or above. He could also be a signals officer as well.

[Adam.B]

Thanks for your help Simon

[Adam.B]

I would like to find out who this man was, would any one know the best start point