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That looks like the base of a German 77 mm shell case.
Can we see the rest?
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An old timer from 1871
Wild Card,
That must be as rare as hens' teeth.
The only maker mark I have seen on the 1914 issue is a G for Godet. Is there any maker mark on the 1871 issue you show above?
David
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What ribbon would be under the EKII?
Thanks ~Ed
Ed,
The ribbon worn by the officers in their buttonholes beneath the EK one is almost certainly for the Milit?rverdienstkreuz 2nd class of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on the left, and the Kreuz f?r Auszeichnung im Kriege of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on the right.
Both crosses were worn with the same ribbon, and were each the award bestowed before the related pinback crosses.
EK2 and Milit?rverdienstkreuz 2nd class of Mecklenburg-Schwerin:
EK2 and Kreuz f?r Auszeichnung im Kriege of Mecklenburg-Strelitz:
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Ben,
That is a terrific find. What else have you discovered?
When you are next there, could you find out the maker and age of the crane and hoist, please? The information should be on the data or rating plates attached to the bridge and one on the bottom block (moufle inf?rieure) of the hoist.
Thanks in advance,
David
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And maexle19 has positive feedback from cetra2003, who I already had in my sights some time ago: Cetra's first appearance as a baddie
Any other known multiple identities?
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The owner didn't seem to be enjoying the end of his world and waxed lyrical about his approaching demise.
In his last entry, he told his dearest that he was taking a last look at a photograph of her and was then about to shoot himself.
Strange ...
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The photo below shows Leutnant der Reserve Rau of Mecklenburgisches Grenadier-Reiment Nr. 89 proudly wearing his EK1 and Mecklenburg-Schwerin MVK 1st class on the left, and an as yet unidentified fellow officer, probably of II. Bataillon, wearing his EK1 and Mecklenburg-Strelitz cross on the right. The picture was probably taken during a parade held behind the Somme front in the second half of 1916.
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And here is mine:
together with its younger and less glamorous brother:
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Aieeee-
Purchased from Spinks in 1998 no less.
Anyone have an idea as to how I can repair this fraudulently upgraded medal?
Also, i would be grateful if our German friends would privately PM me with any details of the man in Germany who is doing this. i would be happy to file a lawsuit here for civil fraud. It will cost me only $25 and it'll be well worth it to publicize the case. People are afraid to name names in case of a threatened libel suit, but it's quite allowable to discuss the merits of un unsealed legal case. No one can sue you for libel if you are 'merely discussing the merits of a fraud case'.
Good idea!
As an owner of what now seems to be a questionable MVK2X, I would like to see the purveyor of these ruined pieces sweat a little. It might not help me, but it might stop him from screwing so many people in future.
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Perce,
Please show the photos.
Thanks in advance,
David
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postings page
U110 is the 3rd down served 59 days onboard
Perce,
As a paperwork collector with a soft spot for Milit?rp?sse, I can congratulate you on a rare document.
What else do you know about the boat and its crew?
David
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Hardy, thanks for that wonder how many WW1 soldiers went through both wars unscathed, I bought it as it is nice to see both books together and both have good service records.
Surprised no KvK ?
Dante,
He didn't manage to remain entirely unscathed.
He was wounded on 10 January 1916 and was assigned to a convalescent company on 21 July of the same year.
David
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Daniel,
From their award documents, three that you may already have:
Leutnant der Reserve Ernst Paczoch, IR 175, 26. Februar 1917, Rollennr. 5140
Leutnant der Reserve Heinrich Giesbert, FAR 69, 10. Juni 1918, Rollennr. 7251
Leutnant Oskar Wiss, IR 99, 17. Juni 1918, Rollennr. 7393
With 142 awards in just one week, June 1918 must have been a busy month at the Generalkommission.
David
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How often are WWI related documents found with a description on the reverse about where a certain award was earned? probably quite common but for me a first.
Most WW1 award documents do not refer to the circumstances of the award, although some EK documents, such as those for the XXVI Reserve-Korps, provide details of the location and sometimes for the act.
Citations are only typical for the rarer bravery awards.
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Here's a scan;
Regards
Mike
Mike,
Could you post a scan of the backs and pin/catch systems, please?
I would also be interested in seeing a close-up of the right angles where the arms meet. Are they drilled or cut in any way?
Thanks in advance,
David
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This is for Oberlt. Wolfgang von Schierholz. I think it is "Kommandeur der Res-Fahrpark-Kol. 84, Res. Trainabt. 51". Sound right?
Dave,
That reads "Kommandeur der Res-Fuhrpark-Kol. 84, Res. Trainabt. 51", which is slightly more legible on this award document for his EK2 in December 1914. From another invitation to a Hof-Soir?e, I know that he was a Leutnant a.D. in December 1913.
I wonder if his name appears in any other rolls? I would love to know where his Schwarzburg award document is now.
Keep up the good work,
David
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He went on to become a Doctor of medicine and was awarded the KVK2X in January 1943.
The ribbon bar shown in the photo above:
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Bavarian Leutnant der Reserve Hans N?her was awarded the MVK3 with crown and swords as an Unteroffizier with Reserve-Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 2 on 15 January 1916 and the MVO4X on 5 February 1918. This portrait was probably taken soon after he was awarded the EK1 on 6 April 1918.
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Aha, interesting information! So that makes it believable that he stayed in the Reichsheer during all the Weimar time, yet was not listed before TR.
BTW, does anyone know whether IR 331 had a Bremen connection?
IR 331 was raised on 12 June 1915 from Besatzungs-Regiment Nr. 3 Posen (Brigade R?diger, for a ti,e designated 'Bott', Korps, Posen).
I. Bataillon was formed from 4. Landsturm-Infanterie Trier (VIII. 30)
II. Bataillon was formed from 1. Ers.-Btl./L.I.R. Nr. 19
III. Bataillon was formed from 1. Ers.-Btl./I.R. Nr. 58, 1. Ers.-Btl./I.R. Nr. 154 and Landsturm-Kompagnie Turek (V. 41)
I cannot see any connection to Bremen there, but there may be one with other units of 83. Infanterie-Division or formations that fought alongside them.
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Dave and Glenn,
I would very much like to obtain legible copies of the Stammlisten for GR 89 and FR 90.
Dave, do you have scans or a PDF file for the complete FR 90 list?
Many thanks in advance,
David
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Rick,
At a guess, they might have been connected with some sort of local patriotic organisation or simply something unofficial done by the platoon, company or whatever.
David
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Hi Chris,
This is the only image of an Edelweiss being worn on a cap that I have. Unfortunately, it is not possible to discern the collar strap monogram or any other details.
David
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Christophe is correct.
The abbreviation stands for Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse, presumably for 12 years of service.
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sweet crosses! Is it possible to obtain any ribbons for these?
Ulsterman,
There are a couple of Austrian-based sellers on German eBay who sell a selection of original Imperial German and related ribbons on a regular basis. They seem to be selling off old tailor's stock, but much of what they offer is only in widths suitable for ribbon bars. The usual suspects buy from them regularly.
David
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A 1st July Somme casualty
in The Great War 1914 to 1918
Posted
Tony,
A great addition and a fitting close to a sad story. At least one of the many 1st of July KIA and MIA cases is not forgotten.
David