Claudius

Thanks.

That is an AWESOME man-cave! The canvas looks great mounted on the wall. But I agree with Chris, you might want dim that sunlight coming in. I learned that even reflected sunlight is damaging.

I did not visit the cemetery. I passed the island's one (civilian) cemetery, but I don't know the Maine dead are buried there or somewhere else. That would be cool to see.

The best I can do... hmmm, my copy is easier to read so here it is. BATTLESHIP USS MAINE GUN-SIGHT Salvaged from the Maine destroyed by an explosion in Havana Harbor, Cuba On February 15, 1898 At 9:40pm "REMEMBER THE MAINE"

Over the Christmas break the wife wanted to see Key West. Mallory Square is a popular destination among the tourists and the street performers know this as well. While they were performing stunts of amazing showmanship I wander over to a public display on the military role of Key West through the decades. I almost didn't see this memorial in the corner. The USS Maine's Forward Fire Control Turret is affixed to a 4ft high limestone plinth. A brass plack mounted below with the ship's name and other details. The turret isn't very large, but it must be incredibly heavy. I placed my hand in a couple of the side slots and I estimated that the metal was at least 7 inches thick. The top is probably much more. I can just imagine a sailor inside. The space would be just big enough for his head and maybe shoulders along with his elementary communication equipment for reporting his sightings to the guns. They painted it white to keep the rust off but otherwise looks unmarred. As you may know, the USS Maine blew up on Feb 15, 1898 in Havana Harbor. The US considered this to be the last straw and the Spanish-American War had begun. The Maine left for Havana Harbor from Key West, so I guess they thought it was good place to send back the dead and where they would conducted their first inquiry into the explosion. In 1910 Congress authorized the removing of the Maine. Pieces retrieved from the ship were made into memorials all over the US and one in Cuba. A list of these memorials can be found on the internet, but this turret piece as a memorial didn't make the list. I recall learning about the Maine in grade school. In a book, a lithograph drawing at the moment of the explosion. The ship and its significance were so distant and remote, they might as well have occurred during the ancient peloponnesian war. Decades later, to finally have an actual piece to touch was really neat.

Wow! That medal is connected to an important period in Finnish history. I could see it in a Helsinki museum that has a display on the uprising.

Great photo. Both the badge and the patch are showing well. That patch is really nice!

Hello John; What you have here is a little document group to a Corporal Carl Glauner - artilleryman who later became a student. Here is a breakdown, although there is more detail that can be gained. 1) a photo student ID to Tuebingen University -good through November(?), but crossed out? 1921 2) a damaged award document for the Prussian War Help Cross -June 3rd, 1918. 3 Postcard, to Carl Glauner, postmarked going through Foot Artillery #16. 4) (reverse side?) Letter dated April 15, 1917. The print is too light I can't make out any of it. From "Heinz". (the use of only the first name suggests a very close friend or family member, brother?) 5) A simple card that gives Glauner permission to study in a certain area. 6) A simple card that allow Glauner Lunch and Dinner from May 2nd to May 3rd, 1921 7) EKII document from 6th Battalion Foot Artillery #10, dated August 7th, 1917. This is just a first glance of the documents. I could have some of these translations wrong, but I hope this helps.

Dear Brian; I found your 'tis the season' observations a delight and add them to the treats of the season. As you said, this time of the year makes a cynic's life nearly effortless. As a professional myself, I refuse such low hanging fruit and blithely ignore the proffered marketing spectacle to save my barbs for the hype surrounding the upcoming Star Wars movie. Those kinds of comments can provide a greater provocation than a Jehovah Witness knocking on the door of an ISIS war-lord. May the self-induced euphoric Force be with you. Claudius

Hello Henrik; I would also like to welcome you here. I hope we have some categories of militaria that you would be interested in sharing in and learning more about. That looks like a nice little set to a pre-WWI Finnish cadet (later a soldier in WWI?). Two of the pieces look like they are engraved. Do they all belong together? Most collectors on this site are proponents of keeping groups together, whether they are medal bars, documents or jeton chains. As Chuck mentioned, this website is a great site for information on all things military related. However there is not a lot about current prices. Prices are so fluid and will move up and down with a great reliance on connecting to the right collector. Good luck with your planned sale of the jeton chain and I hop you visit this site again soon. -Claudius

Wow. Either one of these bars would be an "eyeful". I really like that you have the documents to the first bar. That is a nice tidy roll of decorations. The second bar is remarkable too. Double Hohenzollern awards! With swords!?! Wonderful! I see a little yellow peaking through. Is there a gong missing? The Wurttemburg Crown Order with swords on the ring is real gem. Interesting that it is behind the HK. I know those Saxon Herzog House Orders are large, but this one is really a giant next to his friends. A later replacement? I hope you can find who was the owner.

Wow. Nice! Is the WGMMM posted in his WP? Did you get it directly from the family? Do you know for what action he received it? His brother?

great detective work! Yes, I do think Rick would have been very pleased.

a great bar with wonderful potential for medal restoration! Please post again when you obtain it and reattach the missing awards.

Shouldn't be too hard. They're represented on ebay pretty well.

Hello; Here is something that someone practically gave to me because they knew of my interest in "everything military". I have to confess, I hadn't recognized it immediately. I think our Danish citizens or collectors of Danish militaria will recognize it right away, but I haven't seen one like it in decades. What it is; the King's Emblem Pin for King Christian X of Denmark The back ground is the Danish flag, the big "C" and smaller "x" for Christian X. Born in 1870 and second date of 1945 for his 75th birthday. There was also an earlier 1940 date for his 70th birthday and it came out just after the Germans occupied the country in WWII. The pin is hallmarked on the back with "925 S" and the small cypher mark of Georg Jensen. The designer of the pin was Arno Malinowski. The pin became associated with passive resistance to German occupation due to the timing it came out and the circumstances. The Danish king was not pleased to have the Germans in his country but agreed to it because their military situation was hopeless. With his surrender he was able to remain the head of country and tried to protect his people. He could be seen riding on his horse, without military escort, among his people in the city. There are more of stories and actions found online. For years, even after his death in 1947, the pin has become a symbol of the King's (and the country's) resistance to the occupation and will be to any occupation. I have seen this small badge as a button hole device and cufflinks.

nice additions

Hello catherineyronwode, welcome to the GMIC site. On my own behalf, I welcome you and hope you visit us with more contributions in the future. I did a quick search for a Hugo Kohn. I didn't find him (maybe the spelling of "Kohn" different? umlauts?) I did find a "Herman Kohn" who earned his International Pilot license on July 12, 1918. As Chris mentioned, your great uncle may have started out in the Cavalry or Artillery. Do you have any thing else from him? Is there any writing on the back of the photo?

Another great little badge. What are the dimensions on this one? Can we see a close up of the markings?

What a great little piece! I think it is too small to be a Prinzen piece. I think it was a more unique size, and it was something that his wife specifically ordered and added the loop (for his watch chain?) If so, then I think it was a late wedding present or an early anniversary present, because as an active duty Naval Observer I would think he would be wearing his uniform and pin-backed badge. I love the engraving. Very touching and correct.

That is interesting. Thanks for the explanation.

AH yes, this is a great group! Alex, what is the Hamburg cross doing there? If he earned it, why didn't he represent it on his medal bar and the ribbon bar?