Claudio Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Dear forumites, I just wanted to show a couple of pictures of my visit of the "Burg Hohenzollern" in Hechingen (see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenzollern_Castle and their official website http://www.burg-hohenzollern.com/startpage.html ). It is highly recommendable for all military and history enthusiasts and students. Enjoy the pictures... ciao, Claudio Edited October 12, 2013 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Now comes the interesting part, at least for me... the Schatzkammer (or also the Treasure Hall or Crown all): First of all, lots of highlights for Prussia's fans: the crown of Prussia (1.5 kg of Gold), the tobacco boxes, the original uniform and hat of "der alte Fritz" (Federick II, King of Prussia aka Frederick the Great) with the tobacco box which saved the king's live in the battle of Kunesdorf (although this fact it is quite debated by historians) ... Unfortunately I couldn't take many pictures, because it was forbidden, but I could manage to take some pictures of the amazing order collection, most of them were the original orders and medals of the first Emperor of the 2nd Reich, Wilhelm I "der Grosse". The bad thing about the guided tour is that, when you arrive at the end of the tour in the treasure hall, you are allowed to stay there just 5-10 minutes time. Edited October 12, 2013 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 How did I not know this existed?! I've been to Stuttgart so many times, I could have been here several times... Thanks for the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.F. Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Most impressive Claudio....especially those medal orders!! Thank you for this post! Kind regards Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Last but not least (therefore I posted this thread in this forum), a detailed picture of the original medal bar of Wilhelm I, most of his decorations are in "Prinzengrösse"... Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 unbelievable display. The bar is amazing and imho more significant than the bar of his son. Regards Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ach du Lieber, I've heard of this collection, but hadn't seen pics. That mini-spange is incredible, and that PLM from 1866..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Hi Vince, it isn't a miniature bar, but a full sized bar, but with some half sized decorations, like the crosses... you can compare the EK2 1813 and the next medal, which is a KDM (1813) for the Befreiungskriege (war of liberation). C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks for clarifying, Claudio. I have a picture of Wilhelm wearing this Schnalle, and that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Claudio, Thanks for posting. I was there several years ago and it is very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambolini Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi, Thanks for posting. Hard to believe so much survived WWII. It's great to see Kaiser Wilhelm I distinctive medal bar that we see in all his photos. It's wonderful that it survives. Many thanks for taking the time to post. Kind regards, Sam K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The bad thing about the guided tour is that, when you arrive at the end of the tour in the treasure hall, you are allowed to stay there just 5-10 minutes time. Well, you just need to do the tour 4-5 times... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Well, you just need to do the tour 4-5 times... :-) Yep, I thought about it Chris... but then I will have to pay the ticket 4-5 times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cole Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hechingen is great. Its off the beaten tourist path. Another great collections of medals and orders is in Hohenschwangau next to Neuschwanstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 These are some amazing photos Claudio. Thank you for sharing them. There is so much to comment on, but I'll limit myself. In your first set, the photo of the castle is wonderful. What a view. It looks like it was a nice day. You can only stay 5-10 minutes...that’s scandalous. Everyone has commented on the medal bar and I scarcely have anything to add. It is really neat to see it this up close. What an amazing bar. I was gawking at the PLMs and how they are displayed. They have them hanging from pins like Gymnasium Track and Field medals. Your trip here looks like a great way to spend a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was gawking at the PLMs and how they are displayed. They have them hanging from pins like Gymnasium Track and Field medals. I was thinking the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks for all your comments and nice words. Not to speak of all German and Foreign orders Wilhelm I had (almost only Grand Crosses, 1st class awards with sash and grand Cross) on display there... amazing. Plus lots of Iron Crosses of 1813 and 1870... and if I remember correctly also the PlM breast star... well... you got the picture... ;-) There are so many cool fortresses (Burg) and castles (Schloss) in Germany. Next thread I will show another castle I almost found by coincidence browsing on internet... The castle of the counts of Württemberg... but that it will be another thread... :-) ciao, C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol I Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Now comes the interesting part, at least for me... the Schatzkammer (or also the Treasure Hall or Crown all): First of all, lots of highlights for Prussia's fans: the crown of Prussia (1.5 kg of Gold), the tobacco boxes, the original uniform and hat of "der alte Fritz" (Federick II, King of Prussia aka Frederick the Great) with the tobacco box which saved the king's live in the battle of Kunesdorf (although this fact it is quite debated by historians) ... Unfortunately I couldn't take many pictures, because it was forbidden, but I could manage to take some pictures of the amazing order collection, most of them were the original orders and medals of the first Emperor of the 2nd Reich, Wilhelm I "der Grosse". The bad thing about the guided tour is that, when you arrive at the end of the tour in the treasure hall, you are allowed to stay there just 5-10 minutes time. Thanks Claudio for the images. Do you know what collar was that to the right in the image above? Do you have a photo? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Sorry Carol (your name? I think not), but pictures weren't allowed to be taken... that's why I managed just to shot a few photos before being obliged to stop by one of the museum's guides... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol I Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Sorry Carol (your name? I think not), but pictures weren't allowed to be taken... that's why I managed just to shot a few photos before being obliged to stop by one of the museum's guides... C Thanks for the very quick reply. The question about the photo was a long shot, but I was hoping that you remember what it was, even though given the 5 minutes you had in the room this also seems like a shot in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utopis Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Collar to the House Order of Hohenzollern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol I Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Collar to the House Order of Hohenzollern. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utopis Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I just saw that the next Thies action will have a collar for sale, if you want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol I Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I just saw that the next Thies action will have a collar for sale, if you want one I have to break my piggy bank, but since I am very fond of it, I'll wait for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 12/10/2013 at 18:15, Claudio said: The bad thing about the guided tour is that, when you arrive at the end of the tour in the treasure hall, you are allowed to stay there just 5-10 minutes time. After a ten year hiatus I've been to the Zollern yesterday, and it was as great as you can imagine! The exhibition saw some changes since Claudio shot this pictures in 2013, and I really couldn't dare to do some new ones, but there is some good news: Due to the current Covid19 situation, there are no group tours now. Instead, you are free to move around at your own pace in what they call "Royal Castle Stroll" or "Königliches Flanieren" in German! For an average visitor, this might be some drawback, but I couldn't be happier to have enough time for a close look at the displayed orders and decorations of Wilhelm I, Wilhelm II and Auguste Victoria. And again, and again... my friends, who are not really into awards were pretty patient as well, luckily. One sad thing however: Some of the attributions cannot be correct, like a Prussian Royal Crown Order 2nd class cross attributed to Kaiser Wilhelm II, or the same with diamonds to his wife Kaiserin Auguste Victoria?! Also, some descriptions had major flaws, with several awards allegedly being made from cast iron instead of the stamped bronze or zinc they actually are. Well, awards are definitely not their main competence... still absolutely worth every visit, if you have a chance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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