The Kaiser

gunnertwo · 12-22-2019, 06:19 PM

Sharing a photograph acquired a short time ago. This image of the Kaiser is autographed and memorialized a visit to the Kiel shipyard. He's resplendent in his Kaiserliche Marine uniform with all medals and decorations.

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DavidJayUden · 12-22-2019, 06:36 PM

Nice photo!
dju

Kiwi · 12-23-2019, 10:24 AM

Sporty Mustache

Norme · 12-23-2019, 10:49 AM

Here's a photo of the Kaiser relaxing with some of his pals.
Norm

DonVoigt · 12-23-2019, 01:33 PM

Norm,
that is a full cast of characters for sure! Thanks for posting.

k98mike · 12-23-2019, 04:02 PM

My step Grandpa who passed away in 1980 was from Savanna GA. He was a US Artillery officer in WW II and Korea. He looked and had a moustache exactly like that, and it was a church and family joke to call him "The Kaiser".

gunnertwo · 12-23-2019, 05:36 PM

Great story. Imagine how many today would have no idea who that was.

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Ron Wood · 12-23-2019, 11:17 PM

Neat photos. I kinda like these two, Wilhelm and Mackensen in their Hussar garb.

12-22-2019, 06:19 PM	#1
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	The Kaiser Sharing a photograph acquired a short time ago. This image of the Kaiser is autographed and memorialized a visit to the Kiel shipyard. He's resplendent in his Kaiserliche Marine uniform with all medals and decorations. G2 Attached Thumbnails

12-23-2019, 10:49 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Here's a photo of the Kaiser relaxing with some of his pals. Norm Attached Thumbnails

12-23-2019, 01:33 PM	#5
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Norm, that is a full cast of characters for sure! Thanks for posting. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-23-2019, 11:17 PM	#8
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Neat photos. I kinda like these two, Wilhelm and Mackensen in their Hussar garb. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-22-2019, 06:36 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Nice photo! dju

12-23-2019, 10:24 AM	#3
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 307 Thanks: 215 Thanked 435 Times in 172 Posts	Sporty Mustache

12-23-2019, 04:02 PM	#6
k98mike User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 141 Thanks: 280 Thanked 48 Times in 30 Posts	My step Grandpa who passed away in 1980 was from Savanna GA. He was a US Artillery officer in WW II and Korea. He looked and had a moustache exactly like that, and it was a church and family joke to call him "The Kaiser".

12-23-2019, 05:36 PM	#7
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Great story. Imagine how many today would have no idea who that was. G2