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I found this ribbon bar. I am a little skeptable about this one. The crowns don't look right. Any thoughts

Knowing the England has kept good records about conflicts that they fought in, does anyone know how to obtain POW records of German Soldiers? I also know that the US has some.

Thanks

Jason, here is the link - if you need assistance with translation let me know.

http://www.lexikon-d.../PiErsBat30.htm

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thanks Hardy.

This unit was stationed out of Lubeck. i am specifically looking for any information on Roster number 784. Guys name is Franz Kaczmarcik. He was in 2nd Company (Coy; Komp).

This unit built pontoon bridges. Does anyone have any information regarding this unit from Jul 1943 to 1945? I am looking for larger formations that this unit fought with, stammrollen, rangliste, orders of battle or any other information available. I can't find anything on them.

Thanks

Leutnant der Reserve Hans Gunkel, Minenwerfer-Kompanie 191.(Pionier-Batl.28 - 1. Garde-Reserve-Division.

Hardy

How do you keep coming up with good stuff on here? You are like a walking history book that has great topics posted for conversation. Defintely interested in hearing about this officer.

Jason

Jason, sounds like your ancestor must have come from one of the eastern provinces, judging from the last name. I have a couple of documents from the orders commission to von Grolman, I think for the Crown Order.

Any way I could get a scanned copy of the documents. I just bought the book that Hardy reccomeded and I am willing to scan and share anything if you would like. Once I look thorugh it, i will tell you what is in it.

I have alot more common stuff that I did not post. I have have alot of common stuff that I just sold. Sorry the pictures are small, but I am only a basic member and I am limited to the size of pictures that I have posted. If anyone would like to get ahold of me, I can send them some better pictures.

It is always nice to share collectiosn with people.

A quick story on how I started collecting. I started researching my realatives who served in the Great War about 7 years ago and started aquiring things to put his medal together, then eventually as I learn more, it naturally became a hobby and I aquired more and more pieces. This is just a sample. My Collection is a tibute to my Great Grandfather Gefreiter d. R Johann Mathias Kacmarzik, Baden Reserve Infantry Regiment 109.

Oblt. d R Robert Ochel served in my Great Grandfather's regiment, so that is why I started a grouping of his. In the future I am going to try to find pictures and more items from his regiment. From 1910-1912, my Great Grandfather served in Füsilier-Regiment Graf Roon (Ostpreuß.) Nr. 33 so that is why I have some things from this regiement.

The other stuff is things that I have colelcted that is hard to find. Eventually i would like to owe an original or 1920's copy PLM.

Füsilier-Regiment Graf Roon (Ostpreuß.) Nr. 33

LT Epaulets. A little beaten up.

RAOX with Maker's Marks "w"

RAO3X back.

RAOX closeup.

RAO3X

Close up.

S&L PLM. Guys, this is not a modern Copy. It is the 1957 (have heard 1960's) issue. The ribbon had sweat marks in it. I am assumming that it was a re-issue to surviving winners after World War II. There is a .800 mark on the ring.

Ribbon Bar Collection

Ochel's Ribbons and EK1

I recently aquired a grouping of BADEN Olt.d.R ROBERT OTTO OCHEL. When I purchased the original grouping, I recieved everything in the pictures. The two best parts of this grouping is the orignal photo and the original document for a HOH3X. I added the EK1, and I have EK2 not shown in the photo. I am planning on completing the grouping throughout 2011. I plan on getting all of the medals for the ribbon bar, his Stammrollen records (copy), and Oblt. Shoulder Boards as I continue to look and talk to other collectors in GMIC.

Another name for the Blue ribbon medal: Friedrichsorden Ritterkreuz 2.Klasse mit Schwertern.

English translated: Friedrich Order Knight’s Cross 2nd Class with Swords - Württemberg

The guys name is Feldw.Lt. Altftadt. He is listed as the 5th Company (Komp) Commander in 1914. (pg. 36) Das Reserve-Infantrie Regiment Nr.109 im Weltkrieg 1914 bis 1918. Looks like he survived from checking the Ehrenstaffel.

There are pictures of him in my book. Very small, but you need a mgnifine glass to see. Face is very recognizable.

Hi all I acquired this small grouping to a Reserve Lieutenant Robert Otto Ochel in the RIR 109th. Hohenzollern House Order 1917. I have no other information on him. I would like to know if he survived the War, and what other decorations did he have other that the EK 1st. Thanks Cheers Captain Albert

1.7.1916: Lt. d. R Ochel, Robert listed as Kompanie Fuhrer 5. Komp (pg 129).

I know this guy's name. It is listed in my Regimental history of RIR 109. his picture is in the book about three to four times. I will look after work.

How did you ever find a grouping like this? This the most impressive that I have seen. I am trying to put together a grouping for a officer who stuff that i have. I have a HOH3X document, photo, EK1, Ribbon bar. I am trying to get all fo the medals to complete grouping, but you have a grouping that is a gold mine. i am jealeous. :)

I think this third medal on his uniform might be the following: Look at the thrid medal on this picture.

I think it is called: Grossherzog Fredrich Cross

Any ideas???

Another name for the Blue ribbon medal: Friedrichsorden Ritterkreuz 2.Klasse mit Schwertern.

details..........

I think this third medal on his uniform might be the following: Look at the thrid medal on this picture.

I think it is called: Grossherzog Fredrich Cross

Any ideas???