joe campbell Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 jacques-that von mackensen photo is absolutelymy favorite. he looks like one who wouldcommand respect!(i would love to have one of these if anyone has a duplicate!)rick-do you know if there are any age restrictions on transferring"corrupt individuals" to the eastern front?great thread, everyone!joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) By the way, I bought mine from an ebay seller called "Ba-re" in Berlin. Last time I shall do that. Edited September 19, 2005 by Ulsterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Joe, I think the word you might be looking for is 'crotchety.' No cavalryman worth his oats would have a face that looked anything other than it was made of old saddle leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hi, I have posted it in an old thread but I can't resist to post it again. I like this photo Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Great photo of Mackensen, the "Last of the Prussians". Love that Black Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 I have got more treasure, please find some of them. The first one, this officer has got an impressive ribbon bar, a beautiful neck order and the rare honour cross with X of the order of the Wurttemberg Crown.Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 A Saxon officer with SH2 (oups ! military order of the Saint Henry, commander cross of 2nd class). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Sigh.......... so many things that were once mine...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 Thanks for the photo Rick Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian von Etzel Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 My favorite photo was found my father while getting his hair cut in a barber shop in the '60's. He was reading Life Magazine's special on the Boxer Rebellion and immediately recognized Hpt. v. Etzel. You didn't really think a 'favorite' photo wouldn't be my family did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian von Etzel Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Closeup of the personalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 Interresting photo Brian, very nice pre-war photo. Have you post the photo of General von Etzel with PlM please ?Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 (edited) This is the one that got me started on Imperial photos. I suspect the event was cleverly manipulated by the cunning Dos Rickies but in any event this is Oberst Alfred Bonsack whom many of you have already met. through the efforts of that evil pair... http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1451 Edited September 25, 2005 by Bob Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hello everybody, Please find my new treasure. Oberst Otto Rupprecht. Not the impressive medal bar.RegardsChristophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 A closeup of the medal bar Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian von Etzel Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Why does the EK1 in the photo look 'unnatural'??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 I think it has been painted on the photo. May be it is an old photo and at the time he didn't receive it. After receiving it he want to show the new medal and he has just painted it on the photo. That's my opinion.Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Still, an impressive chest full of medals, Christophe. Congratulations on adding it to your collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian von Etzel Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Makes the photo a little more interesting. Great photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dwyer Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 (edited) Christophe posted a photo of General d'Elsa in the field. Here's one of him all dressed up![attachmentid=11889] Edited September 26, 2005 by Mike Dwyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dwyer Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Another one of my favorite postcards! Bavarian General Ludwig Freiherr von Gebsattel.[attachmentid=11892] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 (edited) Based on the observartion of a sharp eyed associate, Oberst Bonsack's medal bar seems to indicate that the EK2 has been sewn on backwards! Edited September 29, 2005 by Bob Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Why does the EK1 in the photo look 'unnatural'???Gentlemen,We see this is done from time to time in these old photos. I have a picture of Hauptmann Theodor Bloch von Blottnitz, ca. 1868, with his PLM obviously but very artistically added.Regards,Wild Card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dunn Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Well, maybe not my best Imperial photo--none of the fancy enamel or glitter, but one of my favorite of a proud 1870 veteran.. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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