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Odulf replied to Odulf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Research, Documentation & Photographs
A tragic double portrait of two brothers,who were both KIA in 1944, a Oberjäger der Gebirgsjäger and Reichsbahn (Corporal of the Mountain Troops with Railways Official). A decorated NCO of the Mountain Troops with his girl, a Heeres-Nachrichten-Helferin (Army-Signals-Auxiliary) -
Panzergruppe Von Kleist, Panzer III or IV?
Odulf replied to Odulf's topic in Armour, Vehicles, Ships & Aircraft
Thanx Eddie -
As it seems we are of about the same age, gents, but I have no intention to stop collecting at 65.... Publishing a such book is not an easy task. Take for example the excellent book about German tallies 1815-1918, by Bernd Wedeking and Markus Bodeux, that's a life time job, a vocation! Perhaps a job for when we are retired. But I'll support every realistic initiative comng about. Cheers!
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Like his British counterparts, the German sailor was a Jack of all trades. Here we see a naval black smith's workshop of the Heavy Artillery in Flanders, in 1916. The cap tally SCHWERE-KORPSARTILLERIE (introduced 15-05-1915) is visible. The woorden shield reads "Kriegsjahr 1914.15.16 // Schmiede // Schweren Korps Artillerie" Later, two Naval Corps Heavy Artillery Regiments were formed, below a tally of the 1st Regiment (total length of the text = 42 cm!). Perhaps of interest to know that the Original owner of this tally served subsequently in the Marine-Artillerie of the Reichsmarine and the Kriegsmarine.
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Torpedo & Mine Service Men of the Torpedo-Abteilung en Minenwesen dressed as seamen were issued cap tallies with gilt letters, but per A.C.O. of 12 April 1887 it was also ordered that they would be recognized by a red piping around the top of their hat and around their collar tabs. The P.O.s Torpedomaat and Torpedo-Obermaat are to be recognized by white metal buttons, a red piping and a cap tally with silver letters. On the white cap cover no coloured piping is worn. A nice hand coloured photo showing a seaman of the Torpedo Branch, wearing the cap tally TORPEDOBOOTS - HALBFLOTTILLE. [1] A.C.O. van 12-04-1887
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photographs Multi Uniform Portraits
Odulf replied to Odulf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Research, Documentation & Photographs
Thank you Martin! The Reichsbanh guy is a Rangierer (Shunting Service) -
photographs Multi Uniform Portraits
Odulf replied to Odulf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Research, Documentation & Photographs
Kriegsmarine & Gebirgs-Jäger A family-portrait: Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe, Deutsche Reichsbahn (German Railways) [for some strange reason the programme twists my pictures ] -
photographs Multi Uniform Portraits
Odulf replied to Odulf's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Research, Documentation & Photographs
Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine--Flugmelde-Abteilung, SA Army, Air Force, Navy Air-Observers Unit (scarce!), SA (note the large party eagle on the cap) -
Interesting photo Larry. I think the KzS inspecting, is Hermann von Bredow, he was Kdr of the 5. SStA from 1 Jan. until 11 Apr 1939, and before (from 20 Aug 1937) Kdr of the I. Marine-Ergänzungs-Abteilung (also in Eckernforde). Von Bredow was promoted Konteradmiral (1.11.42) and commanding Coastal Forces (Kdt. Seeverteidigung) in Northern Norway.
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The French Order of Agricultural Merit on a military uniform? Yes, I have a portrait of a British Major, also wearing this decoration. Presumably, a Reservist.
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Not necessarily French. The Fleur-de-Lis symbol was, in particular during the romantic period (2nd half 19th century) but ever since much used as a fashionable ornament. I see no military connection here.
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Medal of the International Commission on Former Yugoslavia (ICFY) from 10-10-1994 to 30-03-1996. http://www.vredesmissies.nl/icfy.htm