Graf

On 03/07/2023 at 08:46, Farkas said:

Hi Dante,

it’s been possible to narrow it down a bit, maybe a bit more research for it to be confirmed… I may have missed others.

 

First, I think it be looks great from what i can see. The plain collar threw me at first, the collar style didn’t match the cuffs as I expected. The Lacey arm cuff usually have a gold laced collar. However I’m used to seeing patrol jackets not coats. 

The Hussars have loops, the Rifles wear loops too and I now know so did lancers, yeomanry & others in the past

(maybe some still?).

The Rifles often have red on their collars.

My first thought was rifles.

The Army changed their rank method more than once…

collar and cuff lace 1855-1880

shoulder and cuff lace 1882-1902

Various shoulder and cuffs from 1902 

The sleeve - The lace on this one is that of a Captain.

The collar- a rank crown on the collar was used by higher ranks and, to the best of my knowledge, used for a Lieutenant on collars from 1855 up until1880 but has not been used for ranking Captain.

The collar with red piping is not common.

I only found 2 or maybe 3.

 

The Natal Hussars

 

The 1st Surrey Rifles (possible match)

 

The Worcestershire Yeomanry.

(Later : The Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars)

 

 

 

The Worcestershire Yeomanry not only used this style of frock, they used this collar and I just found out they also used a ‘Crown’ as their regimental insignia on uniforms. Having already settled on the Worcestershires, then finding out this…That clinched it for me.
In my opinion- The crown on the collar is not a rank one but their regimental one.

 

My best guess…
I think this frock coat would have belonged to a Captain of the Worcestershire Yeomanry and it dates between 1871-1892.

tony 🍻

 

PS.

Are you are lucky enough to be the owner of this?

If so, can we see more pictures please!

Well Done Tony

On 29/06/2023 at 11:30, ccj said:

You raised a few good points and questions too.

I agree

Hi Steve Well done

I would like to start this topic to show the handsome items sold around  the world in last  years

If you have pictures on your files feel free to list them

Regards

What kind of help do you want ?

Please specify

Regards

On 01/07/2023 at 11:13, steveBobby said:

Decroration of the honorary title "Excellent Warrior of the Air Force (VV)"（Знак на почетното звание ,,Отличник на Въздушните войски (ВВ)"）

 

Nice job Steve

On 02/02/2022 at 07:05, Kriegsmarine Admiral said:

Thanks. So my sources were wrong.

 

That's ok, you helped me a lot nevertheless.

 

Sure, here is the photo. You can see the Order of the Sword on his medal bar (4th medal). Can you determine the class from the photo? Knight's Cross 1st or 2nd Class?

Nice photo

17 hours ago, JohanH said:

I can verify that it is Joseph Pousette on the photo.

Here is another one of him. 

 

I have so far found 16 Swedes with 1st class IC and 31 with 2nd class. 

 

 

Good research Comgrats

On 28/06/2023 at 10:43, steveBobby said:

Beautiful and rare collection ！！

Agree

On 31/05/2015 at 02:47, Hugh said:

I've shown this elsewhere on the forum, but couldn't resist another chance to show off my baby.  I just love this piece.  As you can see, I got it at the OMSA show in Jacksonville, Florida in 2008.  It was outrageously expensive and worth every penny.  I used to travel regularly to Brasil for business, but never saw anything like this.  Any comments on whether this is likely to be an efetivo or onorario or are the insignia the same?

 

BRAZIL – Imperial Order of the Rose (Ordem Imperial da Rosa) – Grand Cross set with sash badge, silver gilt, medallions gold, both sides enameled, roses painted.  Size 48 x 78 mm without ring, two roses on reverse chipped – VF

 

Star – 64 x 84 mm, both exquisite detail.  Sash is faded. 

 

 

You'll see that the dimensions differ from Lambert's data above.  Variant from a different manufacturer, I suppose. Or perhaps it's really a Grao Dignitario. Unfortunately, I didn't look for a maker's mark before framing it.  

Amazing Set Thanks

It is a pity the Bulgarian order lost the central medallion

Thank you for the comments

5 hours ago, Igor Ostapenko said:

French production . 
Silvermark 

Nice cross Igor Congrats

22 hours ago, GreyC said:

Maybe, but even Germans who never saw the front-lines were awarded combatant EKII so often, that it indeed became an issue in the military and then as a result, the practice was at least followed to a lesser extent.

GreyC

Good point

On 24/06/2023 at 13:27, azyeoman said:

Thank you for sharing this well researched and emotive story for a very rare PoW medal. What a fortunate acquisition for your exceptional and advanced PoW collection!  I look forward to your next post! 
Cheers, John

I agree Thank you for sharing

5 hours ago, augustin1813 said:

Créée en 1797 par le prince-évêque Chistoph Franz von Busek en faveur des sous-officiers et soldats du contingent impérial de Bamberg pour récompenser leur bravoure.

 

Avers : les armes de Bamberg couronnées, sous une guirlande, posées sur des tambours et un faisceau de drapeaux.

Revers : dans une couronne de lauriers, le texte en quatre lignes : LOHN / DER / TAPFER / KEIT. Sous le nœud de la couronne, un poinçon. (W ?).

Nice, however I have to use translator for the text

10 hours ago, oamotme said:

Graf,

This time some LdH groups with seniors UK & USA awards:

• LdH group with a British CBE & DFC plus a USA Air medal - senior WW2 French Air Force officer?
• LdH group with a USA Bronze Star - long serving French Officer/NCO wit Indo-China service?
• LdH group with USA Legion of Merit & UK KBE/CBE (missing ribbon device) - very senior WW2 French Officer with WW1 service? This group only has the orders and gallantry awards - no need for the campaign medals!

Regards,

Owain

 

Very nice. mini bars

On 22/06/2023 at 22:24, steveBobby said:

I want to continue the conversation about badge wearers. 

Badge of the 8th Primorsky Territory Infantry Regiment of Princess Maria Luisa.

The number of badges of the Bulgarian Legion has been relatively limited in comparison, and I'm not sure if there are more badges issued by the Bulgarian Legion.

 

Well done nice work Steve!!

17 hours ago, Farkas said:

You are honouring the memory and service of your family, no one else will.

There is no rush preemxx, don’t lose interest or hope, we won’t!

 🍻 tony 

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Hi Gents,

I had another look for him tonight.
There are a lot of matches for his name on this site 👇

Preemxx, try to take a look at the list on the site, perhaps you’ll be able to find one with names of children/relatives that you recognise as family 👍

 

I may be wrong but I’m tempted to say on his service record he is known as ‘Stanisław Szczepaniak’…

Turns out that Krupowski/a is an area in Zakopane, it seems to have often been adopted as an additional name but then not used consistently in some other cases I’ve been seeing.

 

The two cards addressed to ‘Stara Polana 15a’ use it but the other does not. Possibly it was of use locally but not when elsewhere, also possibly they are addressed to his father or someone other than him?

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This 1917 card is surely taken during/after training as a new recruit, I doubt the uniform is even his…

 

This great photo with his unit shows him in a more basic uniform.

He noticeably still lacks any medals at this point 👇

 

 

This equally great photo 👇 from 1918 shows a different environment and he is in a prominent position this time…

He is ‘front & centre’ with the officers…

That’s it for now…
It’s 5.58am & ZZzz time now.

 

tony 🍻
 

 

Nice work Tony

On 15/06/2023 at 16:32, 2dresq said:

Well, the photos shared has both soldiers appear to wear the combo Eagle and Kokarde along with a clearly visible edelweiss.   These hats appear from time to time. I wouldn't suggest getting a reproduction.   If a hat is a hard thing to display, perhaps you could do something that is a bit easier.   A simple edelweiss, the eagle you shared and any other personal effects you have.  Make a little case.  

Here is a tribute I did to the Mountain troops Gebirgsjäger for some inspiration. 

 

Best Regards,

JustinG

Nice display