Marcin L

Speedy- this is the tag. Someone suggested it may be related to marine.

Dear fellow members,

I am trying to find out anything about the erkennungsmarke I just bought.

What I can see there is the following:

1 MD PBC

MAINSCHACK

110

13

Do you have any idea what Mainschack is?

Any information would be highly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Marcin

What a great thread you have here.

Would you have any information on Res. (F.) Artl. Mun. Kol. 52, 44 Res. Div. ?

I have a Militaerpass with many interesting entries related to that unit (particularly Kampfe am Toter Mann, Stellungkampfe in den Argonnen).

In my view, "Medal Ribbons & Orders of Imperial Germany and Austria" written by D.G. Neville is also something that you should have in your library.

Books and shipping are expensive. If you by the book from a dealer in Europe you will pay for shipping anyway. This book is the best on the subject (I've seen it) ad will save you, time effort and money.

Well, I have Iron Time limited edition, and indeed - price of the book itself is not a problem, particularly when it comes to the quality of the book. However, in my view, the publisher should find a book dealer in Europe long time ago, so the shipping is not that expensive (33% of the shipped item).

Well, $150 for the book and almost $50 for the intl. shipping? No, thank you.

I guess it was 12 inf.div. Thanks.

Chris,

It seems that I have one with MK on the cover. See below.

Also - would you be so kind and try to decipher the service record of this MG guy?

Regards,

Marcin

Folks,

Sorry for my ignorance, but how do you know it is the Rohr?

Regards,

Marcin

Problem soved by Stephan of plaques-identite.eu.

Unit:

Ersatz Bataillon - 1 Garde Fuss Artillerie Regiment (First Garde foot artillerie regiment).

B.A. : Betriebs Abteilung (Management Detachment).

I think the tag has a mistake which makes it even more interesting.

Here you are:

Dear All,

Would you please help me in identyfing the unit hidden in the following code:

Ers.Batl.1.G.A.F.R.B.A. Nr 601.

Kind regards,

Marcin

Dear All,

I would like to create my own list of a "must have" books for Imperial German militaria collector (I am one). I am of course interested in awards, uniforms, documents and pictures from that period.

Do you have any suggestions?

Kind regards,

Marcin

Thank you Chip.

I have received a message from one of German militaria dealers that this one is a plate of Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1861-1888) as King of Prussia.

Regards,

Marcin

Dear All,

I would like to ask you for help with identifying the plate I present below.

I think that the "W" monogram may be assigned to Wilhelm III, but I am not sure.

Does anyone recognise the porcelain's signature?

Kind regards,

Marcin

Hi Jaba,

Thank you for your kind reply. I am looking for such reference because I have several pictures presenting German pilots from the Great War period that I would like to identify.

I have found that there are at least two worth-mentioning references i.e. "German Aces of World War I: The Pictorial Record" describing about 300 fliegers as well as "The Imperial German Eagles in World War I: Their Postcards and Pictures" (in three volumes). I will buy one or both positions and come back to you with my thoughts.

Kind regards,

Marcin

Dear All,

I am looking for a book about Imperial German aviators (pilots) that would describe all or most of them, as well as include their biography / pictures. I would like to ask you kindly for any recommendations with respect to this area of research.

Kind regards,

Marcin

Thank you very much AOK.

Dear All,

I would like to ask about any details (order of battle) of Luftsperr Abteilung 2, if possible.

What was the role of the Luftsperr units in general?

Kind regards,

Marcin

Is there anyone else interested in collecting Militarpass documents, other than Joe and me?

I really find it interesting.

Regards,

Marcin

Joe - it is a great collection. You should think about how to display all your documents and how to catalogue them. Maybe you should describe each of them on your own website?

Regards,

Marcin

This one is the shoulder board of an Oberleutnant as a "Flügeladjutant des Königs von Württemberg"

( "aide-de-camp of the king of Württemberg")

It shows the personally "W" for Wilhelm II von Württemberg and the "R" for Rex

Thank you Andy. Would you be so kind and provide me with any additional information on "Flügeladjutant des Königs von Württemberg"? Is it a common shoulder board?

Thanks,

Marcin

Dear all,

I can't idenfity myself medal bar presented below. Any ideas?

Kind regards,

Marcin

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Dear all,

I can't idenfity myself medal bar presented below. Any ideas?

Kind regards,

Marcin

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Dear all,

please help me with identification of shoulder board showed below. Can't decipher the monogram myself

Thank you and kind regards,

Marcin

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