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So have I. I've been collecting them since the late 1960s. I will however look for the example in question in Konstantin's book to verify what I am saying.

Yes. This is the cap badge of the Freiwilliges Landesschützenkorps. It went around the top cockade of the Feld-mutze. There was a pair of corresponding collar badges that had a closed round wreath.

Flieger Abteilung der Württembergische Freiwilligen Abteilung (Freikorps) Haas Unit Breast badge instituted some time between May and September 1919 for the flying unit of Freikorps Haas. The badge apparently also came in a version for sewing on the uniform. I personally believe the badge was more of a commemorative service badge than simply a unit badge, as it probably didn't come into existence until after the unit's operational actions. Württembergische Freiwilligen Abteilung Haas was formed in Münsingen, Württemberg in February 1919 by Generalmajor Otto Haas with a strength of 2376 men. The principal actions of the Freikorps were fighting against the Bavarian Soviet in Augsburg in April and the main battle in Munich in May 1919, as well as later in 1920 in the Ruhr, as part of Reichswehr-Brigade 13. As far as I've been able to determine from research, the Flieger Abteilung of Freikorps Haas was formed in April 1919 and took part in the assault on Munich on May 3. 1919. They were likely nominally attached to Freiwilligen-Flieger-Abteilung Dessloch of Freikorps von Epp (commanded by Lnt. Otto Dessloch, former WWI Squadron leader of Bavarian Jagdstaffel 17 and later Generaloberst der Luftwaffe and winner of the Knights Cross with Oakleaves). The Flieger Abteilung of both Freikorps Hass and von Epp only lasted until September 1919 and then were disbanded as per the Treaty of Versailles. If the Flieger Abteilung followed WWI Feld-Flieger-Abteilung composition structure, it likely had no more than 6 planes, making this badge extremely rare. Eiserne Eskadron / Freiwilligen-Eskadron Krossa / Freiwilligen Braunschweig Husaren-Regiment Nr.17 1/ Collar Badge 2/ Photo of Eiserne Esk. members 3/ Editorial and Recruiting Poster The Freikorps was formed on January 31, 1919 as part of Freiwilligen-Division von Lettow-Vorbeck of the Garde-Kavallerie-Schützen-Korps in Berlin. Fought against the Spartacists in March in Berlin and later joined Division Gerstenberg and fought against Socialist forces in Bremen.

I believe it sold for 56 Euros on eBay. Why don't you like it? I think it's ok. In fact, I think it's typical of early ones made with wire prongs instead of rivets. The brown finish is a known type referred to as "Brauniert" in German. This type is shown in Konstantin's book on the Silesian Eagle.

Is is possible the negative was reversed when it was printed?

Hello, im looking for named medal bars preferably with documents. If anybody has any for sale let me know Thanks John This is not much money for medals and documents unless you're looking for something pretty low-end.

a pair of collar badges. Freikorps era MG badge with black velvet backing. arm badge of the III Abteilung. Information about the Freiwilliges Landesjägerkorps can be found here: http://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_Landesj%C3%A4ger

Unfortunately, no. But, he was most likely a staff officer. This photo is probably no later than March, 1919 based on the uniform. After that, he would likely have had the early Reichswehr whip-cord shoulder boards.

Freiwillges Landesjägerkorps (silver collar badges) III Abteilung des Stabes der 1. Landesjäger-Brigade (denoted by the silver "L" on the sleeve) The "L" sleeve badge and the black backing on the MG badge (a trend among the Freikorps) make this an especially interesting photo.

I believe that this uniform is Weimar era forestry service. But, I don't know what the patch would be for.

No. Militarpasses and Soldbuch's never listed street addresses, as far as I know. He lived in Altona which is a district of Hamburg. You post a lot of documents on WAF and here. It might be a good idea to learn to read German. You'll get a lot more out of all of this.

That's a pretty impressive list of medals.

It's not Medieval.It's early 20th century Neo-Gothic style. It's called the Völkerschlachtdenkmal built in 1913 in Leipzig to commemorate the 100th anniversay of the Battle of Nations - Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig. The soldier is obviously inside the memorial tower.

Nice image. anything on the back?

No it's not a P. It is a Kurrentschrift V. I now think it's actually "Verstr." But, if so, I don't know what that abbreviation would be.

I think 1.12.17: zur 2.Kp./Ersatz ??? Inf.Rgt.75 is just 1.12.17: zur 2.Kp./Ersatz Inf.Rgt.75 (Esz.). There's not another abbreviation there. 25.5.18: ? = 25.5.18 entl. (entlassen) - discharged 14.9.19: Feld??? 1203 = 14.9.19: Feldäckereikolone 1203 20.10.19: 3. ??? Inf.Rgt. Stab Eiserne Division Kurland = 20.10.19: 3. Kurl. Inf.Rgt. Stab Eiserne Division Kurland The last one, I'm not sure of. 29.5.20: Inf. ??? ??? I/13 = 29.5.20: Inf. Verstn. Komp. I/13. It looks like 'Verstn.'. But, I don't know what that could mean. "Verstehenden" (comprehensive) maybe. It's a designation I don't know. By the way, the unit in the photo is: 3. Kurland Inf.Rgt. Stab Eiserne Division Kurland. He's wearing the Iron Division Medal and the Baltic Cross.

Great photo of a member of Freikorps Pfeffer. Interestingly, he's wearing the "Fangschnur" incorrectly. It was supposed to attach at the back of the left shoulder board button as he has done, then loop under the arm and attach at the front of the left shoulder board button (not across the chest to the button hole) so that the horse and acorns hung from the left shoulder. I guess he didn't get the memo on how to wear it or just wanted to be different.

Here's my "grüne Fangschnur mit dem westfälischen Pferd"

Here's a photo of Lt. Max Barth of Freikorps von Neufville wearing the oval badge on his shoulder board. Beneath the badge was a white ribbon with black edges.

No, that's a round badge with Roman numeral 'I' inside a letter G surrounded by a wreath standing for 1. Landesschützen-Brigade-Garde. The oval badge went on the officer's shoulder board.

I thought i would revive this thread with a number of items from Freikorps von Neufville (Landesschützen-Brigade Garde, Schwarze Garde, Detachement von Neufville). Treukreuz 1st class Treukreuz 2nd class Contemporary newspaper article on the criteria for the Treukreuz Shoulder board device Stickpin of veterans of the Schwarze Garde Sports medal for the Schwarzen Garde Photo of Georg Rittmeister von Neufville standing in front of the Freikorps Fahnenträgern Photo of some members of Freikorps von Neufville Militärpass of 1. Garde Landesschützen Abteilungen (Freikorps von Neufville)

Stephani was Gauleiter of Stahlhelmbund Gross-Berlin. Here's a shot of him speaking at a rally and another (he's on the left) with Rittmeister Morozowicz.

pic of Franz von Stephani.

The correct term for the smaller version of the pilot badge is 'Prinzengrosse' (not really a miniature) which literally means 'Prince's Size" and refers back to the practice in the 19th century of making 2/3 size orders and decorations for young princes of the German courts.You often see photos of Crown Prince Wilhelm as a boy wearing Prinzengrosse breast stars. Most famously, Kaiser Wilhelm I wore a Prinzengrosse medal bar in order to fit his many orders and decorations on a single bar.