Chris Boonzaier

Hi Guys, thanks for the info. Any idea of when he was promoted ObLt? I am getting some Lt Boards to 263 with a dog tag RIR263 7.Komp with the guys company number being 1... there is a chance that they do not belong together, but I think they do, they are not coming from a militaia source.... Best Chris

Russell Brand is good, like him as well. Would like to see you stay, but it is your choice. I am sure you have enough years on the clock to realise, that it is up to you to adapt to the forum, and not vice versa. Best Chris

When do we get to the run ins with the seedy ladies of the night???

I know all casualties deserrve the same respect... but there is something ghoulishly pleasing to have one that was in a really interesting sector and action... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Carentan I have the same with my WW1 casualties... I am really keen and eager when they were part of a unit in a major and well documented action as opposed to some poor sod killed by artillery in a sector where nothing happened and little was written... Does not make the sacrifice any less, but stil....

I once had Frobenius... couple of penecilin shots fixed it... I think I got it from a dancer in Marseilles.....

I think the silver wound badge was for losing an arm in WW1

Jim, I appretiate your expertise.... but most folks online, after a long day, cannot appretiate semantics, and we cut each other some slack. Now, I am sure when Tony is underway with his 22 year old beach bunny he does NOT use the C word, or say "Poonanay" or "Minge"... and he does use the anatomically correct V- Word... even inthe throes of passion... But here on the forum things are different... If he wants to refer to a Steel helmet as a "Tin lid" or "deckel"... or a pot, ... that is his right. I welcome you to the forum, seriously mon, amigo, buddy.... but lighten up a bit... all the best Chris

Does anyone know, by an off chance.... who commanded the 7th Company of the RIR263 at the formation of the regiment. I think it may have been a Lt. d. Res. Thanks Chris

did anyone save a pic? I have never seen one documented before...

There is now an important part not visable ;-)

Hi, I am not sure of the Abt, but it is MGSSA XX

I imagine they are as rare as diamonds on the RK.... it was only for one Abteilung as far as i can see.

A nice trench shield one....

And a pic from one of the newspapers

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Here are some more of the 1917-18 newspaper for members of the MGSSA "club"

According to the article acually made, awarded and worn by a MGSSA....

That is a world class piece inded! You seem to find everything in dream condition... patience pays!!

Just a point, not hard to get the BAVarian and not get an ek1

A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel down the front of his pants... the barman says "Hey... whats with the steering wheel in yer trousers?" and the pirate answers, "I dunno mate, but its driving me nuts!" Would this not be a very comman combination for a Bavarian career officer?

I have never had one :-)

Very nice indeed. Does it still smell of sweat? I am constantly astounded how long the smell of sweat stays in old unfiroms...

Hi, since my original post this document and its group have become a "not for my collection" group. Best Chris

Wow, thats a condition you seldom see!!