I believe this image to be taken around 1900-1933. I also believe it to be a German uniform but I'm not certain. Any help would be appreciated!
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The cap is that of a German Kaiserliche Marine Deckoffizier until 1920.
Deckoffizier
Häufig aus der einfachen Laufbahn der Matrosen aufgestiegen, berät er als Spezialist seines Fachs den Kapitän oder die anderen mit der Schiffsleitung betrauten Offiziere. Typische Dienststellungen sind die Position als Steuermann, Bootsmann, Feuerwerker (Schiffsartillerist), Maschinist, Mechaniker, Materialienverwalter oder Torpeder (Torpedo-Experte).deck officer
As a specialist in his field, he often rose from the simple career of a sailor and advises the captain or the other officers entrusted with the ship's management. Typical positions are the position as helmsman, boatswain, fireworker (ship artilleryman), machinist, mechanic, materials manager or torpedo (torpedo expert).From the German language Warrant Officer – Wikipedia:
In German-speaking countries, these roughly correspond to the historical ranks Feldwebelleutnant and in the Navy Deckoffizier.
| Deckoffizier | Seeoffizier |
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The images are from:
- Kaiserliche Marine Deckoffizier Schirmmütze
- Kaiserliche Marine Seeoffizier Schirmmütze
- commissioned officer
which shows further images and detailed explanations in english.
Further information can be found here (German only):
answered Apr 25, 2022 at 11:43
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2@T.E.D. In the German language Warrant Officer – Wikipedia: In German-speaking countries, these roughly correspond to the historical ranks Feldwebelleutnant and in the Navy Deckoffizier. Feldwebelleutnant would be your suggested 'high-ranking sergeant'. Commented Apr 25, 2022 at 13:44
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@T.E.D., it would be a former sergeant promoted to a spot halfway between NCO and real officer.– o.m.Commented Apr 26, 2022 at 16:07
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According to my trusty 1934 USNA Naval Phraseology text book, a Deckoffizier is, indeed, the equivalent of a Warrant Officer. Commented Apr 29, 2022 at 14:01