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Irish Gunner I find the German regimental histories an interesting item to own. I own two myself, but I have used both for family military research. I was lucky and have the associated maps and authors' letters in each mine also. I also have some of the other books that you have mentioned as well as some books published by the Imperial War Muesum. As I continue to do more research, I hope to find more down the road.

I always thought that the Aircobra was an interesting aircraft. I wonder how much better of an aircraft that it would have been if it had a better powerplant. I always liked the nose-cannon and three carriage landing gear.

I think that I have actually seen this bar in the past two years in another auction site (emedals or bretzendorfer). Where did you find this one?

I think that I have actually seen this bar in the past two years in another auction site (emedals or bretzendorfer). Where did you find this one?

Something shiny always works for my wife.

Great collection Chris. I would love to actually shoot a MG08.

Does anyone have a picture of one? I can't afford a real one, but I would liek to get a repro once for my Tunic as a display. My tunic looks naked without one. regards ostprussenmann

Wow, that is a very interesting story. So in all actuality, someone could own something and not even know it. Thank you for sharing. I guess we will never know. Are there any German Aces who stuff is in a museum somewhere? I know at the Infantry Museum at FT Benning, GA, they have a hunting rifle given to Himmler and one of Goring's Reichmarshall Batons.

Someone asked me a question today at work and I did not have an answer. Does any museum own any of the WWI medals of German Fighter Aces, specifically Werner Voss, Red Baron, Lothar von Richthofen, etc.?

I have always like this document. It is amazing that it has survived. Where did you find it? I own one myself. You should try to find a picture of him, see if you can find a Regimental History (try looking on the google and or wikipedia; there is normally references to published histories on there), and find out the other awards that he earned. Obviously we know he at least has a EK II, EK I, and HOH3X. That is a start. ostprussenmann

That's what I thought. My friend sent the stuff to me and said that it was in his families attic. He stated that his family didn't want the stuff in the house so paid for shipping and he sent it to me. Jason

Anbody have a list that they can look up information on a fellow by the name of E. Rot with award date of ss-honor ring 11.9.43

I found this picture. Does anyone know what unit this guy. I am thinking maybe a Landwehr or Ersatz unit. Notice the Wappen and cuffs. I am also thinking it may be a pre-war photo. v/r ostprussenmann

Dave I appreciate it. I had to get the bar since it was confirmed a Godet and not a fake. I have never seen a combination like it. Thanks. That is not a bad list list to start with. I was figuring somewhere over 20 names. Understand its not a definte, but a great start. Jason

Christophe Is there anyway that we could put a name to this ribbon bar. I ended up buying it from everyone's comments. Jason

I also have a S&L PLM, but I would like to own a Godet (far chance in hell). I started trying to get get all of the 2nd Class Medals of Baden, Prussia, and Wuertemberg, but I realized that it would be extremely hard to do that, so now, I try to collect only Baden Stuff; mostly Reserve Infantry Regiment 109 and Baden Leib Grenadier 109 Stuff including, but not limited to Medal Groupings, Award Documents, Uniform pieces, Soldbuch's Militarpaß, etc. It will be nice to pass everything off to my son when he gets older. Another thing that I am starting is finding Medal and Ribbon Bars with the Baden Zähringer Medal/ribbon on it, but again that's hard since most of the good stuff comes out of Europe. I would also like to owen the KFVM2X for Wuertemberg like you have. Again, extremely nice collection and good for you. I really like the Crown Order w/ Swords. Those are real hard to find. ostprussenmann

That is a very nice collection. That probably took some time to gather. Is your RAO?X a 2nd or 3d class? And is your PLM a S&L? ostprussenmann

Thanks for your comments. That is the best that I can do for now. Jason

Reverse side.

Thanks guys. Will try to get a pic of the the reverse. ostprussenmann

I found this ribbon bar looking on the internet. Can someone identify the last three ribbons (Austrian). Is this a real or fake ribbon bar? I know the first four ribbons, but not the Austrian ones. ostprussenmann

There are some options that you can do here. 1) Army Green Uniform with black stripes, khaki shirt, and black tie (remember the shade of green was different than the curent version, It was OG-107) I also believe the uniform was wool. 2) All Khaki uniform with Green Bus Driver hat (officer version with gold bank and gold eagle) 3) Khaki pants, khacki short sleeve shirt, with pin on rank on the collar HERE IS THE ABBREVIATED REGULATIONS FOR THE UNIFORMS: 1) ARMY GREEN UNIFORM: Universal uniform for all seasons, ranks, and non-field usage. Adopted 2 Sept 1954 and phased in during 1956-1961, becoming mandatory winter service uniform in 1960 and summer uniform in 1964. Color: Army Green Shade OG-44 or OG-344 for lightweight fabrics. Worn with khaki or tan shirts, black tie. Black shoes phased in starting in 1956. 2)ARMY KHAKI WOOL UNIFORM: Khaki lightweight wool tropical worsted or gabardine coat and trousers uniform for summer duty or semi-dress uniform for officers and warrant officers. Renamed Army Tan Uniform (shade 61) in 1959. Often worn by officers and NCOs with coat removed as a replacement for the issue Army Khaki Cotton Uniform. Worn with khaki or tan shirt. In 1948 the necktie changed from khaki to OD. 3) ARMY COTTON KHAKI UNIFORM: Summer garrison duty uniform, shirt and trousers. Originally long sleeves and full trousers only; from 1956-1962 the abbreviated warm-region version was adopted with shorts, knee socks, and short sleeve shirt. Summer use of the short sleeve shirt combined with long trousers continued until 31 Aug 1985. best regards, ostprussenmann

Dave Thanks for the very useful information. I am putting your information that you just shared in my "kit bag" for future reference. Jason

Dave, Sorry I just saw your responses, which are very interesting. It is even more interesting that some officers could "double dip" the awards for the same act of bravery. Thank you very much. Have any Baden examples? Jason

If a German officer was from another state or Grand Duchy, typically how would an officer be awarded his awards? 1) Example: EKII, EKI, then State Award like a Bavarian Military Merit Medal or 2) Example: EKII, State Award of the second class or first class depending on rank, then EK1. I was just wondering, but I am thinking Example 2. If anyone has any insite please let me know. v/r ostprussenmann