Text: Ludwig Uhland (1809)
Melody: Friedrich Silcher (1825)
The song of the Good comrade plays an important role in the mourning ceremonial of the German armed forces. It is part of a funeral with military honors and any military mourning.
When playing the song, the military salute is to be shown by soldiers; this special reverence is otherwise only given to national anthems.
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