Mattyboy

Hi Gunnar,

He was born on 14.03.1877 in Meiningen, and was promoted to Major on 18.04.1918.

Regards,

Matt.

If he is wearing the Bavarian observers badge, then he should appear in the book 'Abzeichen und Ehrenpreise der Fliegertruppe 1913 - 1920' by Carsten Baldes. Unfortunately I do not own a copy of the book, but the answer might be in there....

Here is one from FA 4 in 1918. Can anybody read the signature?

Thanks  

I can't wait, and my scan won't be any better than the image from ebay. So here it is:-

Not sure who either of them are - any ideas?

Hi Stogieman,

Agreed - I have an interest in WW1 aviation and I really like this medal as well. So to see a pilot and/or observer with this award is an added bonus.

I recently purchased a pic from ebay of a Luftwaffe officer wearing the medal, which I hope to post soon.

Thanks to everyone who posted their photos

I think this guy is wearing the Krieger...

And another one

Here is a pic that was for sale a while ago...

And here is another one that is online - Jakob Ressler:

Hi,

Here is another photo which is online. Let's see if I can post it from my office pc:

Let's try attaching an image that I have already posted on here elsewhere...

Very nice photo, and one of the ones that I was trying to post

Still can't upload pics unfortunately.

Hi all,

Here are some more pics

continuing...

a few more...

Hi,

These have all been on ebay recently. Thought I'd share before they disappear into the ether...

Hi Paul, 

Thanks for trying. I have meanwhile found another pic of this man, but unfortunately it is probably too far away to be of use.

Hi Vince,

Thanks a lot.

Hi Paul,

I've tried a couple of close-ups. Hope it helps.

Hi guys,

I'm hoping that this Luftwaffe Oberst will be identifiable via his medal bar.

Can anyone confirm what medals he is wearing?

There is a reasonable chance that he became a General....

Thanks,

Matt.

Hi Andreas,

Some great photos. I hope you don't mind my hijacking your thread, but I'd be grateful to know when Richard Frhr. v. Süßkind-Schwendi was promoted to General.

Thanks,

Matt.

He shoots, he scores!

Nice one Glenn

Thanks a lot

Hi all,

This was on ebay recently. Does anyone know who it is?

Thanks,

Matt.

Hi all,

Has anyone ever considered if it would be practical and worthwhile to start a photo database of German Generals, in the same way that we have the signature database?

The reason I ask is that a picture of an obscure General might appear on ebay etc, only to be lost in cyberspace once it has been purchased.

I must admit that my interest is only cursory but I wonder what others think about it?

Best regards,

Matt.

Hi Claudius,

Haha! Great quote. The first book is an excellent read, and I have the TV series box-set at home.

Best regards,

Matt.