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  Eggerss, Hans

  By Dave Danner · Posted 23 minutes ago

  Eggerss, Hans Christian Ludwig Wilhelm Theodor * 22. April 1867 in Gorow, Bückow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin † 28. September 1943 / 29. August 1943 Highest rank reached: Generalmajor 02.08.1914-24.06.1915 Kommandeur des Grenadier-Regiments Kronprinz (1. Ostpreußischen) Nr. 1 05.01.1917 Kommandeur der 40. Infanterie-Brigade 10.01.1919 Kommandeur des Grenadier-Regiments Kronprinz (1. Ostpreußischen) Nr. 1 01.05.1919 Befehlshaber der Infanterie bei der Reichswehr-Brigade 1   The proper spelling of his surname is "Eggersſ" with a long s after a short s, which is the reverse of "ß", but the long s often is not found in certain typefaces. The same source (Wegner) gives two different dates of death, reversing the 8 and 9, and I cannot find another source to confirm. I imagine Eggerss was commander of a reserve or Landwehr regiment in 1915 and 1916, but sources for these commands are hard to find. Maybe Andy or Glenn would know.   The other signature is Karl Schemmann (*18.2.1879 in Gr. Slupia, Schroda). I don't have much information on him other than that he was a company commander and brigade and division adjutant during World War I (and in 1919 here, Führer of GR 1), so I was not sure if he was worth a separate thread.   As can be seen by the signature block with "1. Infanterie Brigade", the naming conventions in the transitional Reichswehr were not quite set in stone.          
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  Latest addition to my collection , non fighter

  By Stogieman · Posted 34 minutes ago

  Good Morning!! I’ve seen a number of these different crosses over the years. I think they’re interesting but have never explored them as a potential addition to my collection. Thanks for sharing!
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  Latest addition to my collection , non fighter

  By bolewts58 · Posted 53 minutes ago

  Same cross but with a ribbon for a Bavarian regiment.   http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=13030    
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  Sax-Meiningen Arts & Science Medal

  By Stogieman · Posted 1 hour ago

  An obscure area of Imperial Germany to me, don’t know what interest there might be but if this is legitimate, it might be a bargain! On US eBay now, asking $399.
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  Prussian rangliste / Rote Adler Orden help, please

  By Vatjan · Posted 1 hour ago

  Hello,   I'm trying to find more info on Fritz Franz MICHELL, and would also like to confirm that he received the Prussian Rote Adler Orden. He would also have seen colonial service before and during WOI. If anyone with access to relevant lists could have a look, that would be greatly appreciated.   Many thanks!!!   Best regards, Jan