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Senior NCO, most probably a CSM or SNCO Acting Officer
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Senior NCO, most probably a CSM or SNCO Acting Officer
A portrait of a senior NCO, most probably a CSM (Feldwebel) or SNCO Acting Officer (not commissioned), known as an Offizierstellvertreter, in the walking out dress of Infantry Leib Regiment Groߨ erzogin Nr 117 based in Mainz (part of the, 25th Groߨ erzoglich Hessische Division with its HQ in Darmstadt). The peaked cap with red band, the split coloured high collar with white/silver trim and red with the jacket piping in red also is typical attire for an Infantry SNCO/junior (non-commissioned) officer at that time. As a Leib Regiment, it owed personal loyalty to the Hessian Duchy family. Not surprisingly, therefore, the A on the epaulette signifies Groߨ rezogin Alice von Hesse who was the Regiments equivalent to the titular Royal / Ducal Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment.. Anna Hillermann, (German) B.1875
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25th Acting Attire Band Based Commissioned Darmstadt Division Infantry Junior Loyalty Mainz Owed Peaked Personal Piping Regiment Senior Split Trim Typical
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In this striking portrait, we see a senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) or Acting Officer (Offizierstellvertreter) of the Leib Regiment Große Herцоgin Alice von Hesse Nr. 117, most likely a Feldwebel or CSM (Chief Sergeant Major), based in Mainz and part of the 25th Großherzoglich Hessische Division with its headquarters in Darmstadt. The regiment's loyalty was owed to the Hessian Duchy family, as indicated by the "A" on the epaulette, representing Große Herzogin Alice von Hesse, the regiment's equivalent to the titular Royal/Ducal Colonel-in-Chief. The NCO is depicted in the regiment's walking out dress, which includes a peaked cap with a red band, a split-colored high collar with white and silver trim, and a red jacket piping. This attire was typical for Infantry junior officers during this time. As a Leib Regiment, the soldiers of Große Herzogin Alice von Hesse Nr. 117 held a personal loyalty to the Hessian Duchy family, making this portrait a testament to their dedication and service. The portrait was created in the late 19th century by Anna Hillermann, a German artist. The image captures the pride and discipline of the NCO, who stands tall and confident, reflecting the high standards and traditions of the Leib Regiment. This portrait is an important historical record of the military hierarchy and the role of NCOs in the German army during this period.
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