E Williams

Wonderful

Ed I need a MG Tornister now where did I put that bayo.

Eric

Eric, ole buddy, pal, peezo, pard....post a photo of this tornister you seek, so I can show my lady friends to go shopping for me.

(Why does Eric have smilies and I don't?)

They are wearing Garde tunics (cuff and collar Litzen), but which specific unit they are from is not evident. They are wearing M08 visored caps, which would have been issue items to medical troops (Sanitäter & Krankenträger).

Chip

Thanks Chip, If I acquire it I'll post the writings on the rear so to maybe give away the unit. Most that I can make out is the post mark is Witten???????. Can't find a date anywhere and it's address to a gal in Flensburg. Half the Post Mark is missing.

Ed

Thanks gentlemen.................Chip, when you're ready for one of those stands, I'll pass on the maker and Eric, I understand that would be for a MG08?

Hello,

that was a award for helpful work, given to members of the redcross.

The founder of this award was the redcross-association of Thüringen (Thüringer Landesmännerverein v. Roten Kreuz)

I don't know the time it was awarded, but the font looks like early 20th century.

Cheers Andreas

Thanks Andreas................

You know what would be an interesting? If a 1-10 scale was introduced for EK2 makers...

i.e. The most comman KO variation and stamp being a 1, the scarcest maker being a 10, and all others on a sliding scale in between....

I agree and include the quality.

Not rare.

Thanks......does that maker have a quality rating among EK makers?

What pertinent info can someone tell me about these two dudes?

Ed

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Me wonders if they are wearing a Prussian or Wurttembug waffenrock?

Looks grey and Prussian.

Very nice content and the way displayed.

I'm a bit jealous.

Interesting bits from the 139th IR. I have an interest in that unit, mainly do to a few items that I have.

Thanks for sharing

Joe

If I ever decide to sell out Joe, I'll let you know.

Ed

Here are copies of the two that has gone lost................

Don't have a copy of the second one on file and I'm too tired today to go to my Ebay Acct and make one. I wish my lady friends would go home after 2am!!!!!

Great photo! I love the details in the uniforms, as well as the fact they are wearing P08s.

Same here, from the uniform cut, I was wondering if a state could be identified? The back of the card reveals nothing, not even the feldpost, it's a civilian post office mark.

Is this the photo you've been waiting for?

unfortunately not....... I've started searching for a possible replacement.

What pertinent info can someone tell me about these two dudes?

Ed

Ed you have very impressive collection and very good ... very esthetic displayed.

best regards

Kornel

ps. my items are parted between US and Europe , plus here in NY don't have a space , so most of the stuff is packed , boxed , hidden ...it's a torture .

Thanks Kornel.............

Except for the original photos that have not arrived yet, they were sent from Germany on Nov 15, my Sanitats display is finished. I might have to start looking for a replacement photo.

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Greetings!!!! Today I received this rack. I have posted closer photos of the DRK medal hopefully to better translate the inscription. The back is marked Weimer. I've still not been able to put a date on this award. I have found where it's been dated as an 1915 award.This is what I would like to have confirmed in writing.

Thanks all...............

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When I retired, WAC had been disbanded for seven years, reverting females to the branch they served and were still clerks, medical and cooks. As a Drill for six years, six months were in AIT, Cooks School at FT Wood. I happen to receive during that time the first three females assigned as cooks. That was my only experience with females under me.....officially!!!!! ;)

I was referring to:

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/12/06/first-3-female-soldiers-join-hood-artillery-unit.html

... could be taught by one of these instructors....

Don't know if you are aware of the three females who just this week was assigned to a US field artillery unit as artillerymen (artillerypeople now)

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An excellent display and an even better collection.

You are an inspiration to all collectors.

Regards

Brina

Thanks Brian.............much appreciated. An 'inspiration' though is humbling and if what I do helps others, I'm happy. Collections should be seen not hidden, IMO but, I completely understand that's not always possible either not having the space or not given the space and I've been in the latter position before and after awhile I got the space when she vacated it upon my demand!!!!!

It's also how collections are displayed that is 75% of the presentation. Doesn't matter what a person collects, it's the presentation that excels that collection. As any ex-military would understand, everything has a place and everything in it's place and....the most important military terminology, "Attention to Detail'.

I like sharing info, ideas; etc, and if sometime I show becomes an idea for others, great, I do the same all the time. If I see something that will improve something that I have, I borrow the idea, I don't steal it because I always give credit to whomever/wherever.

In this hobby, info should be shared, ideas should be shared and it should be done in a way that everyone feels good giving or accepting. Info can be disputed, ideas can be discarded but the exchange is there and that is what counts. I don't get jealous or envious of what others have, I wish I could be the one that has something another person has but that's natural. Especially if it's a MG unit marked sawtooth bayonet that matches a Luger markings you have.......... and you hope you live longer than he does and that you're in his Will.

I'm not the smartest brain on the block but it's great to know where you can go to get the info you seek. I get that here, if not, I'd move on and....I have yet to come across any Prima Dona's here. That's very important to me.

Cheers...........

Thanks again

Ed

Food for thought.....I can build a bigger house if you all find that your need more room!!!!! ;)

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Here you go Chris,I collect a bit of everything ;-)

I bow to so many masters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But you still need one of these!!!!

Ignore the Fly paper please... thats only there to make Tony feel welcome after years in Australia.....

DAMN, Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A perfect example why I said, "my small collection" and that was surely an understatement.

See... if you had lived your life right... they would all be buying for you!

I don't want to put burdens on them too much, after all, they have to buy for their husbands too......... :)

Thanks Gentlemen............