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    Kris D

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    1. This does appear to be a WWII uniform button. Regards Kris
    2. Name: Pawel Zenker D.O.B.: 25/12/1914 Service No.: P.76714 Polish Rank: Poruczenik Pilot RAF Rank: Pilot Officer Awards: NA Duties: Pilot Squadron: 501 Squadron RAF Station: R.A.F. Gravesend Service Details: No 5 Operational Training Unit, 501 Squadron 07/08/1940 - 2 1/4 kills, 1 damaged. Aircraft Type: Hawker Hurricane Mark: I Serial Number: P3141 Squadron Code: SD-W Date of Death: 24/08/1940 Cause of Death: KIA Details of Death: Missing presumed KIA Operation: Patrol - Lost during combat with Do 1 Buried: No Known Grave Memorial: Commemorated on Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt, Middlesex (Panel 80). ************************************************************************************ Name: Kazimierz Lukaszewicz D.O.B.: 25/03/1913 Service No.: NOT LISTED* Polish Rank: Poruczenik Pilot RAF Rank: Flying Officer Awards: NA Duties: Pilot Squadron: 501 Squadron RAF Station: R.A.F. Gravesend Service Details: No.6 Operational Training Unit, 303 Squadron 26/07/1940, 501 Squadron 07/08/1940 Aircraft Type: Hawker Hurricane Mark: I Serial Number: P3803 Squadron Code: SD-Z Date of Death: 12/08/1940 Cause of Death: KIA Details of Death: Missing presumed KIA Operation: Patrol - Shot down by German fighter Buried: No Known Grave Memorial: Commemorated on Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt, Middlesex (Panel 40). * For service number or further details contact: APC Polish Enquiries RAF Northholt Building 28B Westend Road Ruislip Middlesex HA4 6NG 0208 8338603 (Records of all Polish airmen in the UK during the war) Regards Kris
    3. That's great news Greg, did they indicate if it was possible to reserve / pre-order copies?. Beats me why they don't just publish the list in pdf on their website along with the other documents available there.
    4. Ah yes, the mythical (or maybe not) Monte Cassino list. Some say partial lists exist, others that the list exists in the archives of the Sikorski Institute in London. From time to time when these crosses are listed on eBay a user called "Andrzejku" pops up and provides details of the recipient. If contacted to supply details of his sources he never responds. The mystery continues………
    5. Hi Nancy, You might try the Essex Regiment museum. The address is as follows: Essex Regiment Museum Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ Tel: 01245 605700 http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/museums/0000000031-Essex-Regiment-Museum.htm Regards Kris
    6. Hi Sam, The name Piotr Bartys is not listed on the "Roll of Honour" or the Polish War Memorial at Northolt. Can you confirm that he was KIA or died in an accident during the period 1940 - 47? If not can you provide any details of his service ie: squadron, rank etc. and I'll try to find out further info for you. If you prefer to pursue your own enquiries the following three addresses should prove useful: Ministry of Defense CS (RM) 2c Bourne Avenue Hayes Middlesex UB3 1RF England (Records of all Polish servicemen in the UK during the war) The Sikorski Institute 20 Princes Gate London SW7 APC Polish Enquiries RAF Northholt Building 28B Westend Road Ruislip Middlesex HA4 6NG 0208 8338603 (Records of all Polish airmen in the UK during the war) Regards Kris
    7. Hi Kristof The "Roll of Honour" only lists those KIA and their service details as described in my initial post. Decorations are listed but not their actual citations. W/O Bargielowski is not listed on the roll, this would indicate that either he was not KIA or that his name is omitted. Regards Kris
    8. Hi Pete, Post 10 - Field Military Police, Type I. = 1916 - 1921 Regards Kris
    9. Hi Pete, Nice collection of badges. Post 1 - 2nd Rifle Division 1940 - 1945. Post 2 - Polish 2nd Corps Reserve Artillery Warrant Officers School. Post 10 - Field Military Police, Type I. Post 12 - Podholanian Rifle Battalion 1946 Regards Kris
    10. Hi Steve, Prof Wesolowski (http://www.polishmilitaria.com) has three badges of this period at $500 each. Regards Kris
    11. Hi, The Legitymacja indicates that flight sergant Aldridge was awarded the plain parachutist badge, the blank side opposite is for the award of the combat parachutist badge. Regards Kris
    12. Hi Micha, Apology accepted. Regarding the book - German Medal Makers and Their Marks 1813 - 1957, as a novice Imperial Germany collector, in an effort to improve my knowledge I purchased this book some time ago. I feel it would be helpful to myself and others trying to improve their knowledge if you would consider posting a detailed critique of the book. Regards Kris
    13. Hi Christophe, My references indicate that the two marks refer to seperate locations - "KO" = Berlin, KMST = Stuttgart. Regards Kris
    14. Hi Deruelle, Can you clarify, I understood that "KO" = Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin and K.M.S.T. = Königliche Muenzamt Stuttgart ? Regards Kris
    15. You are quite right, it is marked "KO". I was mistaken, not everybody is blessed with 20/20 vision!! With regard to "KO" being unknown - not according to this post on the http://www.kaisersbu..._EK1_makers.htm & other sources. No I am not "Papsack" whoever he is and no I have not published a book. In conclusion, I found the tone of your response offensive and ungentlemanly. It should be possible to point out an error without descending into a vitriolic rant. Regards Kris
    16. I'm no expert but they look good to me. The "K" makers mark on the Iron Cross indicates - A. E. Kachert, Vienna. Regards Kris
    17. Hi Colin, 435 does not correspond to any serial no. There is one Polish casualty (a staff officer) passenger who died aboard a 435 Squadron R.C.A.F. aircraft which crashed. I have no doubt there is no connection to your badge. The number on the badge is probably a series number engraved at time of manufacture. Regards Kris
    18. It's not just Russian ones, here's a Polish set currently up on ebay.
    19. Amazing detail, really impressive paint jobs. How long on average to produce a single figure?
    20. I am intrigued by the part of your post quoted above. I assume you refer to the Monte Cassino Cross. Do you have any information concerning the source of the individual serial numbers & individuals? I have several Monte Cassino Crosses in my collection and would be interested in finding out. I have always understood that these records where not kept apart from block numbers. There is an individual who pops up from time to time on Ebay when these crosses are sold and provides this information. The vendors usually say that he refuses to disclose his source.
    21. Name: Zdzislaw Karol Henneberg D.O.B.:11/05/1911 Service No.: P.1393 Polish Rank: Kaptain Pilot RAF Rank: Squadron Leader Awards: D.F.C. Duties: Pilot Squadron: 303 Squadron RAF Station: R.A.F. Northolt Service Details: 303 Squadron 2 August 1940; 303 Squadron 7 September 1940 (Flt Lieut); 303 Squadron 20 February 1941 (Squadron Leader) Aircraft Type: Supermarine Spitfire Mark: II Serial Number: P8029 Squadron Code: RF-P Date of Death: 12/04/1941 Cause of Death: KIA Details of Death: Shot down by flak from Berck-sur-Mer airfield, France. Operation: Rhubarb - Fighters Sweep over France. Buried: No Known Grave Memorial: Commemorated on Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt, Middlesex (Panel 22). Several photo's of Squadron Leader Henneberg at http://www.polishairforce.pl/dyw303zdj.html or for translated version with English captions http://66.102.9.132/translate_c?hl=en&...cSbGts89cvblewQ Regards Kris
    22. I recently obtained the Polish air force in the west roll of honour. The listing includes Service Numbers, Surnames, Initials, First Names, Unit, Date of Death , Cause of Death, Where Commemorated and also where buried (if Known). Aircraft types, serial number and crew details have been recorded, so it is generally possible to establish the type of aircraft being flown and fellow crew members. 2293 names recorded. Any members who wish to check out a name, please do not hesitate to ask. Regards Kris
    23. Hi Jens, Am I right that they only supply the archive details where the records are located ? If so, how does one obtain copies of the records ? Sorry to sound stupid but I had to use translation software. Regards Kris
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