Pre WW2 Portrait Photo - Philippine Division (12th Infantry Division)

[Marksman]

Hello,

 

yesterday i have buyed this Photo on Ebay. Maybe anyone can help me to date the Photo.

 

He has two badges on his chest - one Marsman and the other one ?

 

The writing on the back was a mix of german and american.

 

i can read (translated in english):

 

For Aunt Irene!

 

A small memory from your godson

 

Heini Prott (Heini maybe a nickname for Heinrich?)

 

as American Soldier on the Philippines Islands

 

(small on the site): Sergeant Badge or Insignia on the left Sleeve

 

 

Here the link to the auktion http://www.ebay.de/itm/370717460966?nma=true&si=lXd3DHDT8GZEeErzqDPlkmGw9nU%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true

 

And because its my photo now here the Pictures from the auction. I post better pictures if the photo was here.

 

Maybe someone has any informations about the man. I cant find anything on the net.

 

 

Greetings Stefan

[RustyCanteen]

Very nice 31st Inf photo, based on his uniform this would have to date between 1922 and about 1927. He is wearing the earlier uniform with standing "choker" collar, which was changed on the 1926 pattern uniform.

 

Someone may be able to narrow it down even more as I was unable to find a reference to the date the Carabao patch was first worn.

[FriscoHare]

1924-about 1927.

 

Carabao patches were approved in 1922, but the 31st Infantry Regt. DI was not approved until 1924.

[RustyCanteen]

Well that makes it easier, checking for the DI authorization date slipped my mind.

[Marksman]

Thanks for the informations!

 

I have one more questions. Did anyone have an idea for the award next to the sharpshooter badge?

 

Greetings Stefan

[atb]

The Philippine Division did not get the number "12" assigned until 1946 when it was reactivated after WW2. Before that it was simply called designated as the Philippine Division.

[Marksman]

Today i finaly got the Photo.

 

Here some nice closeups.

 

Greetings Stefan

[Ultima Ratio Regum]

I do like that telephone signalling tournament badge!