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I believe Andy got his info from his officers rank lists

The Prussian Garde Star insignae (with "SUUM CUIQUE" ) on the Langet denotes a Garde Regiment (Garde du Corps=military guard division) .This is confirmed as Lekebusch was an officer in the "Garde" Train Bataillon. The "TRAIN" Bataillon was in charge of all the logistical supplies . The blade is an "Eisenhauer" Quillback blade and the sword was acquired through "M.NEUMANN HOFLIEFERANT" who were exclusive merchant/ suppliers to royal house . The sword is an German Imperial Army Officers Lion Head sword (if it is a straight blade) or sabre (if the blade is curved).

Aurora, Please send me a PM detailing the chemicals. Andy

John in fact the Air Gunner /Radio operator is bt B&NL .Please look at my post.

Thanks John and Martin

I have submitted a photo a while ago and now here is a better photo .Advise needed please.

Martin Herewith the photo with pin down, Thanks for the feedback

Thanks Hucks Andy

This appears to be a late war Zinc Minensucher Abzeichen . Not sure if it is good! Need some opinions and ideas on maker please.

John Badge is back here are better photos .Appreciate your input

Hucks, Thanks for the detailed info .That was awesome and I really appreciate it . I have Vol 1 of the Kampflieger and was not aware that Vol 2 had been released and am exremely intersted in obtaining the book. How does one get acces to Doug and Larry's Luftwaffe Officers career list ? I am also very interested in obtaining more photos of Rannersmann especially postacrd type.. I am very lucky to own Rannersmann's personalized LW dagger and if you like I will post a photo. Maybe someday I will find his other awards ,you never know .The hunt continues!

I am looking for assistance in obtaining photos of Knights Cross bearer Hptm. Rolf Rannersmann Commander of KG4 "General Wever" as well as other information on career and decorations. Only info I have so far is that he received the German Cross in Gold on 1/10/44 and the Knights Cross on 12/3/45 and that he was Group Commander of 1./KG4 from 2/45 to 5/4 and Captain of the 7. Staffel 7/44 to 2/45.

Certainly a Prussian Eagle .Interesting buckle with the Eagle holding the sword that is lying on an anvil .Maybe an Army Quatermaster ?

Here is a photo from Obermairs book on Knights Cross bearers of the Stuka pilots

Much obliged

You say you think it is AWS that made it , earlier in the thread .Pray tell what AWS stands for

I assume we do not know who manufactured that variant for now?

Those control marks would be made by the issueing armoury .

My oakleaves not sure which variant

What I can make out from the writing it is in remembrance "Andenken"of service his name was"August Kunz "and the top words are "Marine Kiautschou" and at the bottom" Wilhelmshaven den 10/8/1919"

This luftschutz type of helmet has two decals .On the one side the reichscolors and on the other side the HJ badge/emblem.I cannot find a reference to this kind of helmet/emblem combination anywhere .

Really lovely sword in a very good condition considering its age.The senior NCO sword knot is 100% correct I believe,with the black leather strap having red stitching down the centre

This appears to be a later silver washed clasp with L/58 maker mark .Any opinions on it being genuine.

Thanks John that was a great help .I passed on the badge.

Help needed