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This seems to be true for 1914 crosses https://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/militar-verdienstkreuz-2-klasse-1914.html but may not not necessarily be true for earlier versions like the one shown by Don (cross without date for the 1905/06 African campaigns). Kind regards, Sandro

I think you're probably correct. Given its condition, this could well be a "keep at home" tunic. Looks like it doesn't sport loops for n EK I and it certainly does not have button hole ribbon for the EKII or BMVK4 - is that consistent with the young Grafs listings in the Militär Handbuch and/or the pics you have seen? And is the size of the tunic roughly consistent with that of the Graf in these pics? Kind regards, Sandro

My great pleasure. the book(let) is well worth having. Kind regards, Sandro

For those interested in Forman's Wilhelm II decorations, this may be of interest: https://www.adrianforman.com/shop.php?id=115 Kind regards, Sandro

Excellent news indeed! Kind regards, Sandro

No, it's Bavarian allright, but the St. Hubertus Kleinood is the one shown two posts up (in the version with Brillianten, and correctly ID-ed by member 91-old-inf-reg. ). This is a Verdienstorden der bayerische Krone. Fantastic pieces, many thanks for sharing. Kind regards, Sandro

Best I know, in private collections. The book describes their journey in private hands up to the 1970’/‘80’s and Thies auctioned the medal bar several years ago. Kind regards, Sandro

T'is indeed .... Kind regards, Sandro

Hi Andreas, Here are the entries from the 1916 Rangliste (as you can see from the front page, actually the 1914 Rangliste with updates to 1916) you requested, as well as the entry from the 1918 Rangliste (which indeed has Weiß down as GM). Kind regards, Sandro And the Rangliste 1918

Sure Andreas, I'll have a look later this week as time permits and will let you know what I find. Kind regards, Sandro

Haus-Ritter-Orden vom Heiligen Hubertus. In the pic, Ludwig III is wearing the matching star in first postion as well. Pic courtesy of Hermann Historica. Kind regards, Sandro

Bingo, well done Christian! I've copied the pages from the reference you quote below, along with Nimmerrichter's entry in the 1936 Schematismus. And I found this on the website of hte österreichische Staatsarchiv, which I think explains the two badges better than the "Österreichs Generäle" entry: Julius Nimmerrichter Geboren am 24.02.1880 zu Aussee. Kadettenschüler. 1901 Bei Infanterieregiment 56 eingetreten. 1905 Luftschifferkurs, bei Kriegsbeginn als Oberleutnant, Kommandant der Festung Ballonabteilung Nr. 1 /Festungsartillerie- Regiment 3. 19.?.1915 Die belagerte Festung Przemysl, im Freiballon verlassen und dabei in russische Kriegsgefangenschaft gefallen. 1918 Nach Flucht zurückgekehrt. Sodann Fliegeroffizier an Piavefront. 1914 Hauptmann. 1920 Major, in das Bundesheer übernommen (Infanterieregiment 1). 1933 Oberst und Kommandant des Infanterieregiment 1. 1936 Bei der Sicherheitsdirektion Steiermark eingeteilt. Gestorben am 19.05.1955 in Mödling. https://www.archivinformationssystem.at/detail.aspx?ID=75738 Kind regards, Sandro

A little puzzle for the Austrian flight badge aficionados (that can be solved with a bit of research using the signed name in the pic, so bring out the books .... ). The question of course is how this gentleman came to wear two flight badges. Kind regards, Sandro Ps - Glenn J. can't play, as he is wayyyyy too good at this kind of thing ......

Very nice set, congrats Brian. Kind regards, Sandro

Welcome to the Forum, and thank you for posting this, Leo. The grouping is quite moving, and it is sad to see how 106 years on, history repeats itself on another European front. Kind regards, Sandro