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7 hours ago, bolewts58 said:
I found this link.
Feldartillerie Rgt. von Scharnhorst (1.Hannoversches) Nr.10 Hannover Mitgliedsabzeichen
https://www.philipp-militaria.com/archivearticles/Feldartillerie-Rgt-von-Scharnhorst-1-Hannoversches-Nr-10-Hannover-Mitgliedsabzeichen-NUNQUAM-RETRORSUM--1522319899.html
well, that’s interesting. Much appreciated!
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Thanks! It’s a quality piece, shame about the missing bits…
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Guess I’ll keep up the search…
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5 hours ago, bolewts58 said:
This the Revers-Abzeichen worn on the lapel. It looks typical if these. They were die cast and a little crude.
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Hello All,
I’ve always found this to be a very interesting medal. My understanding is it was awarded by committee in 1923 with a brevet for acts of bravery in WWI, was struck in silver and bronze, was awarded in very small numbers and is sometimes wrongly identified as a prototype for the 1915-18 Commemorative Medal. I’m curious if anyone has more information regarding numbers issued, award docs and pictures of it appearing in groups?
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Nothing? Nobody knows?
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Yes, it’s definitely been there! A little Ballistol easily cleared the grime away to reveal what’s left of the silvering (which I’d estimate at around 65%). Now I just need to hunt up a ribbon...
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thanks... what was the award criteria for the medal?
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Thanks... yes, I had noticed that bit about the bilingual issue date. Was wondering if there were any construction characteristics that might be indicative of early strikes. Also, I need a ribbon! If anyone has a length, please let me know!
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Austrian insignia?
in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Posted · Edited by Mark McM
Hey Tony... Thanks for that deep dive! Yes, I would agree... it was quite the rabbit hole! I’m at least somewhat comfortable ruling out a British origin, and that of course leaves a wide field remaining - but your suggestions do narrow the possibilities significantly. You’re right that the badge is much less “fancy” than the epaulet example illustrated above. It’s more field-grade construction would seem to suggest an accouterment badge of some sort. In any event, the search continues....