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Auf einem Feldflugplatz im Osten (Nordabschnitt) Sept. 1942 Stuka Flugzeugf(uehrer) Oberfeldw(ebel) Gaweldai Rast an einem Steilhang des Grünten Auf dem Brocken Wolowo Russ(ische) Gef(angene) Wolowo Uffz. Stiglmeier Russland 16 Juli 1941 Am Tage meines Geburtstages während des Vormarsches Zum Andenken an ?? Neujahr 1940 Puttlingen Drachenbrunnen in Klagenfurt [two names?] I/19 3 Russland 1941 Luken T34 [KW 1] Reit- und Fahrturnier 13. Mai 1933

This is the first type, awarded 1956 to Manfred Ewald, since 1961 president of the DTSB (Deutscher Turn- und Sportbund) in the DDR: Uwe

Hi Eric, there are apparently no regulations that show how the Komturkreuz, 1st class and 2nd class differ. The document for the 1st class is from June 1927, no picture of the decoration. The preliminary document for the Komturkreuz is from October 1928: "Die Originalurkunde wird später zugestellt." The document is typewritten and the word Komturkreuz is handwritten above the crossed out word Klasse. The original signature and the stamp print are the same as on the 1st class document. The 1st class in original size and the miniature on a chain are definitely without swords. Uwe

Hi Tupper, it is the last version 1984 - 1989 of the "Vaterländischer Verdienstorden" (VVO). One bar is for the wear with the decoration, the other is for the wear without the decoration. It was possible and often done, that the decorations have been awarded more than once, e.g. for internationally successful athletes. Uwe

Hi, Besuch beim I. belgischen Korps (GenLt Gierst) Köln, Mai 1957 LtCol McGuire US Raketen-Batl Oktober 1958 Gonsenheim bei Mainz *Earl Mountbatton SHAPE, April 1958 Uwe

Here is an example of the conversion of an ÖSTA sport badge to an DRL sport badge. The first page, his personal data, one of the conditions to be fulfilled, the destroyed ÖSTA document (1935) and last the DRL document glued into the booklet (1940). Uwe

So you say, that a badge, produced by B.B.&Co, is a jewelery piece and had not been awarded, because not produced in Turkey? Uwe

Hi, "... but the truth is that only Turkish stars are truly original and the rest are jewelry equivalents made in different periods." Is this meant for pieces like yours in "Prinzengröße", or is this also meant for all the pieces in the original size? Uwe

Hi, there are two different pieces. Uwe

Eric, it could be the only one. The decorations and the documents are not mine. Decades ago they had been offered to me, but unfortunalely I did not buy them (at that time to expensive for me). Therefore only b/w copies, not to compare with modern scans. Uwe

Hi, I don't have a problem with Großpapa Uwe

Hi Eric, there is no problem for me. And I agree that the above mentioned officer (later SA Oberführer) collected post WWI decorations like "Karnevalsorden". The above mentioned "Deutscher Volksorden: Komturkreuz" was the rarest of all his decorations. I never saw another cross. He was a friend of "Prinz AuWi", even after they were both prisoners of war (Internierungslager). Uwe

Hi, the "Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste in der Reservistenarbeit" is, based on the NVA regulation (DV 010/0/005), placed direct behind the "Verdienstmedaille der NVA, der Grenztruppen der DDR und der Zivilverteidigung" and before "andere Verdienstmedaillen der DDR". Only 8 positions later you can find the "Medaillen für treue Dienste der NVA, der Grenztruppen der DDR und der Zivilverteidigung". Uwe

Hi Eric, I have a problem with your comment. The shown cross is a very rare one, and many collectors would be exited, to have such an rarity in their collection. Uwe

I'm sorry, this is not a miniature medal bar, but it is a mini miniature on a brooch. May be allowed here? Uwe

Hi, I'm not Uwe B., but Uwe K., and I can add something. There is a b/w copy of a document in my collection from 1928. Besitzzeugnis Der Vorstand des Deutschen Trainbundes verleiht hiemit dem Leutnant d.Res., Herrn ... ... anläßlich des 75jährigen Bestehens des Trains als Waffe am 21. April 1928 das an diesem Tage gestiftete Trainkreuz. Berlin, den 29. Mai 1928. No xxx Der Vorstand des Deutschen Trainbundes (3 signatures). All that is correct for this cross. He procured all sorts of decorations from 1921 to 1935. Here is the list of his documents for several decorations: EK 2 Sa-Altenburg: Tapferkeitsmedaille EK 1 Oberland: Gedenkmünze für Oberschlesien Oberland: Tiroler Adler Schlesischer Adler I. und II. Klasse (one document) Kyffhäuser-Bund: Kriegsdenkmünze 1914/18 Bayern: Goldene Hochzeits-Erinnerungsmünze Deutsche Ehrendenkmünze des Weltkrieges mit Kampfabzeichen Ehren- und Erinnerungskreuz des Marinekorps Flandern (2x) Infanterie-Rgiment 380: Regiments-Erinnerungszeichen in Bronze Sächsisches Kriegs-Ehrenkreuz 1914/18 I. Klasse am weißgrünen Band Deutscher Volksorden: Deutsch-Bekenntniskreuz I. Klasse Kreuz der sächsischen Ehrenlegion Frontkriegerbund: Frontkreuz Deutscher Trainbund: Trainkreuz Bund der Verdun- und Argonnenkämpfer: Ehrenzeichen für Verdun- und Argonnen-Kämpfer (3 documents) Österreichische Ehrenlegion: K.E.K. mit Schwertern Deutscher Volksorden: Komturkreuz (nowhere listed) Ehrenbund Sächsischer Weltkriegsteilnehmer: Goldenes Ehrenkreuz mit Schwertern Sachsenbund deutscher Weltkriegsteilnehmer: Sächsisches Kriegsehrenkreuz 1914/18 Ritterkreuz I. Klasse Bund der Somme- und Champagne-Kämpfer: Somme- und Champagne-Kreuz (2 documents) Prinz Alfons-Erinnerungszeichen auf blauem Bande and later Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 Uwe

Hi, they used the word "Kronanwalt", based on the British law, for a "Staatsanwalt". In 1963 Hannover was a kingdom; they lost this "title" after the war from 1866. Please switch in the link to the English version. Uwe

Hi, please look here: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronanwalt Uwe

That may be, but I think, that we see here two different badges. Uwe

Österreich (Austria) Heimwehr-Ehrenzeichen 1934 (so called "Starhembergvogel") Uwe

Hi, it is the badge for the Belgian Civil Defense. Uwe

Hi Linas, see additional here: Silbernes Verdienstkreuz Your badge is marked with 925 (silver) or 825? Uwe

Hi Rossano, Wikipedia: Wambolt von Umstadt (auch Wambold von Umstadt oder Wambold von Umstatt) Uwe

Hi, I read it as Rauch, and it could be von Rauch? Uwe

Hi Owain, you post these very fine decorations and medals in the section "Masonic Medals & Jewels". In my understanding the R.A.O.B. is not masonic. Am I wrong here? "The RAOB organisation aids members, their families, dependents of former members and other charitable organisations." "The Freemasonry strives to enhance himself and the society." Using the same terms and definitions like "lodge" and "brother" does not make a RAOB member to be a Freemason. This is my opinion, and I apologize for my insufficient English. Uwe