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Hi gents 1910 1911 tony

Hi Gents looks like 3 of the same cemetery tony

Hi Gents, nice one Mike, tony

Hello Alan it may be of no help however I believe it is possible to request information about service of family members following a certain period after death. If you are still in contact with his family perhaps you offer to help them do so. The service number issue might not be such an issue in that case best wishes tony

Hi Gents, Congratulations Stefan - what a great find, a really cool ‘thing’! I do like the back its not just the writing I like It looks to me like it is in its second or maybe third frame already and the current frame is quality and aged.... This has, I would say, been special to more than one generation. ——//——- I do like the front too! Your first post said ‘picture’, can you tell if it is painted? Or a print? As Its old and yet in colour and someone has framed it and it’s been preserved..., Do you think it is a unique bit of work? Nice one tony

Hi Gents First is posted home and dated 9th sept 1917 i’ve the colour up a little on the image.... I think this card was is titled soldiers in cover or similar, and the image seems somewhat older than when the card was written.... A 1917 Rppc annotated by ‘Oscar’ I think. 3 Iron Cross holders to the left, one of whom, I believe has musician shoulder insignia. And a picture in the snow, sadly nothing on the back. tony

Hi Gents More than a few with silver bravery, bronze bravery and Karl cross combinations... On the back row, right side, to me it looks like he has a large silver too.... and this Hungarian liked badges! I think 3 or 4 of them on his cap something on his right pocket flap And one on his left breast pocket - even with eye piece not sure if it’s an 8 or 9 on it. tony

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Hi Gents First one: Feldwebel Karl Klein 3komp RIR 81 Died in hospital 11/8/1916 and tony

Hi Gents This one from 1904 1905 and 1906 tony

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Thanks Brian, Encouraging words - much appreciated.... (I never thought I’d be googling ‘antique furniture studs’.... ) And I’ve started cleaning the paint off..... Again, thanks for your reply.... tony

Hi Fritz i also think that’s a special thing to have. The certificate, as Martin2 says, is special in its own right, having the two together gives your knife provenance and added value...... You say you’re in a pickle..... hang in there, pickles do pass! For now though, perhaps you don’t need as much dollar as the knife would sell for? So perhaps you could pawn your knife? Choose a reputable shop...! Perhaps, pawn the knife but just show them the certificate and keep it for now. That is if their loan offer on the knife would sort you out. Hopefully, maybe, you’ll be in a position to buy it back but if not, and it does become theirs, then I’m sure they would want that certificate before they sold it on. If it has to be sold, perhaps it would buy you time to find the right home for it at the price it deserves. you could continue trying to sell it even when pawned..... Good luck Fritz Best wishes tony

Hi Gents First.... a big thank you Tony Excellent link. Most informative. —-///—- So.... It has helped me in a number of ways. Most important being I am now happy that it is Ww1 Austrian and has the correct sheath. My style sheath matches one of the examples as Tony said. Regarding the knife stamp... The ‘S’ is in fact a known, but unidentified, stamp. Although it is most probably a makers own marking, some suggest it may just simply be a stamp for ‘Steel’. I would have thought a makers mark. I hadn’t noticed any other stamp but the forum said there would be an acceptance stamp on the knife for either Austria or Hungary. After a quick check I see mine has the eagle mark meaning it was Austrian issue. My one is stamped on top not underneath.... Its a big relief that at least one of these is the real deal.... ——-////—/—- the sheath has indeed been painted silver Finish seems like spray paint to me.... Apparently spray paint not invented until 1948!! However it has seen some use or at least handling since it was done I doubt I’ll clean it up though as it probably has a story I will never know... ——//::/— Lastly for now.... Tony : “”I suppose the next question is if you can tell the club is original or not.”” Good question! the jury is out...... I will need to have a proper look at the club , fingers crossed please i will report in soon...... tony

Hi Gents Don’t blame me.... blame google..... Honestly, I was looking for something less interesting... tony

Certainly similar.... Any news your end? best wishes tony

hello again 1812, i think Gents would enjoy seeing the variety of reference books you have. Gordon asked about the one you show in this thread.... tony 你好，再见1812年 我认为Gents会喜欢看到你所拥有的各种参考书。 戈登询问你在这个帖子中展示的那个......托尼 PS is this the container for the sash in the picture? i have one too... but no container! tony

Hi Gents i’m trying to ID the stamp on the knife.... to me it looks like an ‘S’ on its own the site I’ve used before only has this - listed in a section for weapon unit markings.... I don’t suppose anyone recognises it as something else? thanks gents tony

Hi gents i have seen uniforms described as ‘children’s’ size and I didn’t understand, Royalty I get... but was it more widespread than just the Royals? great pictures i still don’t understand it but great pictures tony

Hi Gents Googled this one because of his Christmas decorations..... Story of my life - plenty there but i can’t read it! but I’m sure he’d be glad to know his name lives on: I think i’ll give It a miss.....! tony ps this fella I know ‘history’ belongs to the winner... but if accurate it’s a sorry story I found for this once apparently fine man....

Cheers Bayern

Hi Gents im seeing these described as a trench knife, usually with a dark cover.... tony

Hi Gents The postman has been! Pictures first... tony

Hi Bayern The numbers are incredible.... Thanks GreyC tony