Chris Boonzaier
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Chris Boonzaier replied to Hoss's topic in Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment
In German and French? Could it be swiss? Who carries that much salt! :-) -
Was happy to pick up this interesting little group..... was there for the first Gas attack on the Eastern front...
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Hi, I am trying to figure out how amyn Full colonels there could have been in the Bavarian Jägers? I don;t find one commanding a Battalion, Possibly Bavarian Jäger Regt Nr. 1? Or Brigade, or Alpenkorps Staff? Any brainstorming thoughts? Thanks Chris
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Hi Jeff, can you post the complete belt in a seperate thread, from the bit we see it looks really nice!
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Hi Pete, nice docs! It must have been more than 2 days though, you have 4th and 9th of March? Best Chris
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Here are some pics for the US Airmen decorated for saving some french pilots during this crash... http://rt.com/news/226383-spain-jet-crash-albacete/
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Hi, Lets see the mounted "after" photo! Looks impressive as is!
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I have 2 like the ones pictured above, both from freinds who live at Verdun. They really stand the test of time these things!!
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I have 2 like the ones pictured above, both from freinds who live at Verdun. They really stand the test of time these things!!
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I have 2 like the ones pictured above, both from freinds who live at Verdun. They really stand the test of time these things!!
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Thanks, I must admit I have a really bad eye for the small details, so it is good to have someone to compare, Mine is sewn to the ribbon by the wearer (as far as I know), I think it was worn in his buttonhole like this, maybe civilian attire.
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Unfortunaately I cannot photograph the back...
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He just made it in , born in 1899....
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Killer tags!
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yes! yes and yes :-) There is so much to learn from how the things are stamped!
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Here is a bunch, all lined up.....
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Hi, anyway of guessing the regiment? I am Guessing Infantry? Seller said Cavalry...
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Hi, can anyone tell if this is a Godet made miniature? Thanks Chris
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Wagenblast has a pretty cool tab!
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Rarest WW1 EK2 Maker
Chris Boonzaier replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
There used to be train of thought that said they were used for awards by the Kaiser, but as the kaiser awarded many crosses that is very unlikely. Also, the "Iron" of the cross was more or less sacred, so unlikely that the kaiser would be giving these out. I am guessing they were for whoever wanted to afford one... even back then it would not have been cheap.... -
Maybe my favourite cross maker....
Chris Boonzaier replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Hi, I think like with many discussions a thread developes in a number of directions with various points being discussed. I dont have the crosses needed to compare, I guess what is needed is one of the collectors who can recognise frames and cores at night 10m underwater ;-) -
Rarest WW1 EK2 Maker
Chris Boonzaier replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Here is a thought.... how would that look after a month with another cross banging against it? it would have to be pretty chip resistant? -
Death from below
Chris Boonzaier replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
A German soldier, buried alive still clutches his rifle. The human cost of war should remain in the foreground when researching documents and awards.
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Death from below
Chris Boonzaier replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Details of a map belonging to a Pionier Officer serving with the 1st Bavarian Division. It shows the progression of tunnels from the German (Blue) lines to the French (Red). The tunnels were finished on the 30th of November 1915 and detonated on the 8th of February near Neuville St-Vaast as the Germans and French fought for dominance of Vimy Ridge.
