German Officer WW1 Uniform ?

[Grimm]

I paint my ww1 germans at the moment and I use a picture from miniaturicum side
so my question is what sort of officer is the one on the right side ?
I can´t find the Uniform in my orspry books .
thanks Grimm

[Phil Robinson]

Hi Grimm,

He is an Uhlan officer. there is a picture of a flyer wearing his old cavalry uniform in book 2 1915-17.

[Phil Robinson]

Hi Grimm,

He is an Uhlan officer. there is a picture of a flyer wearing his old cavalry uniform in book 2 1915-17.

Forgot to say if you want any particular info, ie. piping colours etc.
Let me know

[Grimm]

Oh yes I want !!! everything can help .

cheers Grimm

[Johnnytodd]

Yes an Uhlan.  His tunic is called an Ulanka and the yellow piping corresponds to Uhlan Regts. 11, 15, 20, 21 (or guards with litzen).  I believe Baron von Richtoffen wore an Ulanka as he was recruited to become a pilot from the cavalry, and so was entitled to wear the uniform of his original branch...