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Excerpt from The Recruitment of Officers in Time of Peace in the Principal Armies of Europe
The election of new officers by the corps of officers was introduced in the Prussian Army in 1808. Through it the aristocratic character of the German Army is maintained. For conspicuous bravery or conduct on the field of battle recommendations for a commission may be made. 'but here, also, such a recommendation must be preceded by a vote of the officers of the regiment.
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