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Greetings, what name is on the colonial bar?

My understanding is that the military policemen in charge of this group of Russians, in the process of receiving food, called the detail "Panjekommando".

Panje = derogative name for Russian peasants. During WWII the Germans called the small but tough Russian horses Panjepferde.

"Panjekommando beim Essen fassen"

Thanks Dan :cheers:

Paul, the spelling appears anglicized the original name must have been Kirchheimer or Kirschheimer

Ah, racing colors for Wehrmacht jockeys. Never knew there was such variety of colors... only seen black and white pictures.

Here is the entire ensemble:

As Ilja already pointed out, дво stands for Дальневосточный военный округ = Far-Eastern military district

Great image ... love the hip parasol

Sorry for the two year wait. Over the next days I will finish Otto Lais' report of the Baden 169er Trench Raid on December 14, 1917.

Gordon, here is a white summer tunic for comparison

Yes, exactly ...

:Cat-Scratch: Well, I never thought of that - now we need to know the size of the eagle ... and perhaps better pictures. :cheers:

It seems to be a copy of a cap eagle. What gives it away? Material, pins, stamping, overall execution and appearance ... etc.

If you collect original items, then yes, you should have left it there.

Now two Civilians First: 1935, to a Salesman from Hamburg Second: 1940, to a young woman from Leipzig. Her certificates are signed by the judges Oberstleutnant Richter and Major Schönberg.

Here are some examples from award booklets. First: 1933, to a Gefreiter of 13th company in Infanterie-Regiment 11 (still Reichsheer) Second: 1942, to a Hauptmann der Sicherheits-Polizei of SS-Polizei-Regiment 15

Yes, pm sent

Ah, my mistake I don't think that is the makers name - it appears to be an inscription in latin. Perhaps a motto.

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I cannot read the writing - need better scans. Heinz is a common first name in Germany, but it would be unusual to have the first name inscribed. September 20, 1914 (if I read it right) is an early date to have received an EK I. The man must have been awarded the second class before. I found a Leutnant Heinz that received the Iron Cross second class in August 1914. Now two big IFs - If the name on the back is indeed the last name and If Leutnant Karl Heinz was awarded the Iron Cross first class - It could be him. Leutnant d.R. Karl Heinz, Regimental Adjutant in the Royal Bavarian 2nd Landwehr Infanterie Regiment. In civilian life a forestry clerk

No worries Gordon! Yes, if your tunic is from a cavalryman, there is no need for a Reiterabzeichen in bronze since his riding training and qualifications exceeded a Reiterabzeichen III. Soldiers and Officers of other arms, like Infantry, Signals, and Police etc. had to qualify for horseback duty through the Reiterabzeichen program of the Reichsverband für Zucht und Prüfung des Deutschen Warmbluts. The Wehrmacht or SS put their candidates for mounted duties through a riding course given by a Riding Instructor. Then the candidates had to take a three-part exam consisting of Horsemanship-theory, Dressage riding and Jumping over fences. All three exams had to be passed to be awarded the Reiterabzeichen Klasse III (bronze). By wearing the Reiterabzeichen a Soldier, NCO or Officer showed his mounted duty qualification. The silver Reiterabzeichen Klasse II could be awarded by either taking an advanced-riding-skills examination or through merit (winnings in either Jumping, Racing, Eventing or Dressage competitions on a national level. The golden Reiterabzeichen Klasse I was only awarded through winnings in Competitions of the highest levels. The Reiterabzeichen qualification program was (and still is) also available to civilians. Regards Hardy

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