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In the last decades of the 19th and the beginning 20th century came different cadets and young officers from China, Japan ... to Germany. Often they were members of royal or other aristocratic houses. In the army they got German military education. They were dressed in their origin uniform or...

Thank you very much for the affectionate reception. Claus

Over the intervening years I think that the question is answered. The "H"stands for Heinrich, Prince of Prussia (Heinrich, Prinz von Preußen). It is interesting that Reinhold Holtz wears a sword knot for N.C.O. Best wishes Claus

That is: Hans von Plessen Generaloberst mit dem Rang als Feldmarschall -> colonel general with the rank as field marshal Claus

my name is Claus and I'm glad to find this very interesting site. My field of interest are the history (organisation) of the imperial German army, navy and the troops in the colonies. Particulary with regard to the uniforms (incl. edged weapons). Also I'm collecting historical military...