Claudius

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A simply folded ribbon configuration that someone then glued to a black, woolly surface. A coat?, a blanket? I don't even know if this was done by the original recipient, a family member or by a collector (if so, a disgraceful presentation technique) The ribbon itself appears to be what I would call..."parade-wrap". Another possibility is that the bow tie configuration is not unlike the way Imp. Germans women mounted and displayed their women decorations. But I wouldn't think a combatant order would be awarded to a woman. I understand that the Russians used a bow ON a ribbon to denote a higher class medal/cross, but this isn't a bow on ribbon. The ribbon is in a bow. Has anyone seen an example of this kind of parade-wrap style for a Russian orders? (And then glued it to their clothing?)

This is a remarkable and wonderful meeting! With so many histories from the owner's of bars that are lost, it’s great to see when the medal bar and the documents/information come together. (Similarly, I have always hoped that I would be contacted by the family of a F-P war veteran; Johann Karl Blume -But I digress.) If it pleases you Claudio, when you have distilled the documents and information from Mr. Stephan von Rheinbaben, I hope you can share some of it here. Perhaps there a portrait photo of Major von Rheinbaben?

Nice little gem. A good pick-up!

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Orenburg Cossack Regiment Badge

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I thought I would also post them here. #1) Life Guards Cossack Regiment of his Majesty

When someone told me that they are now faking Hindenburg Crosses, I believe they would fake anything. Why would you fake a common-enough medal like the FA 2nd class? If real, it certainly would be an atypical example. Great for someone collecting FA crosses.

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Outstanding bar! Outstanding history on the owner! (can we see the back?)

Without looking at it in person, I would have to say its a good piece. :cheers:

That's a narrow group of guys! Great stuff. Does anyone have a medalbar or a ribbon bar with a hawaian order on it?

Great photo. Thank you for sharing and for the translation.

What do the most accurate sources say are the bars for this unit? 2nd Hanoverian-77th Regiment, 3rd (Fusilier) Battalion, 9th Company. I can spot the battles of Gravellotte-St. Privat and Spicheren.

Question: Does a black light also catch Mr. Ohio's bars? Bob, have you used a black light on this one?

Ouch. Oh, sure saschaw, a little salt in my wound. But I'm glad for the identity sake of the bar that I was wrong.

Spectacular sleuthing. photo and extra.... http://www.specialcamp11.fsnet.co.uk/Generalleutnant%20Kurt%20Dittmar.htm

Ulsterman is right...if James Bond taught us anything it's "Never Say Never" (and "Never Say Never Again") With the Lubeck rolls done, he would be there. If not a NCO, then he was some junior officer during the time frame mentioned. (When I said NCO, I was thinking of my F-P NCO with a KO4, however he didn't get the KO4 until much later when he left the military and became a prison guard and climbed the ranks there. He was awarded the KO4 for his service as a Prison Officer.)

Very nice bar! A son of Lübeck, or Lübeck unit. Had years of service before WWI, earned a KO4 and Imperial LS for prewar service, then traded them out for TR LS and a Hindy by 1934. Was likely an old man by then. Maybe an NCO? Again a great bar. Too bad it's likely not identifiable.

Outstanding photo. I try to imagine the circumstances on how four aviators from different branches happen to all get together for a pleasant stroll through the woods, with walking sticks, and then pause to have their group photo taken.

Ok, alright... No wait...what? So this is...huh? Hold on? What just happened here? I thought we were going to see the whole bar, and reverse. Now, were are not? Or can't. He has the award doc , anddddddddddddddddddddddddd? Can we see the doc? Name, rank, etc? I kindof lost the tail on this tiger of a conversation.