Roger, FWIW, we have a similar picture of a German relation, and my hubbie (the amateur, history buff) says that that was the uniform when Bismarck 'ran the show' over there. --Leslie ---------- > From: Roger Stange <[email protected]> > > I have a painting of my grandfather which was done prior to his coming > to America at age 21 in 1901. He is wearing a uniform which consists of > a tunic style coat with brass buttons up the front. Epaulets on the > shoulders with a vertical stripe section down the sleeve with fringe on > the bottom of that, the fringe ending about halfway between the elbow > and the shoulder. He has a light colored topcoat draped over one > shoulder with epaulets. The cuffs have 3 buttons on white stripes and > he is carrying white gloves. His hat is very round with a pointed spike > on the top. > > Does anyone have any knowledge of German uniforms in the late 19th > century? I would be happy to send anyone a photo of the painting if > they thought they could help identify the type of uniform he is wearing. > > Thanks > > Roger Stange