Tom Y

Maybe just plain R?

Here are an Imperial (KM/Schutztruppe) and a Prussian.

In 1830 we're still talking flintlock muskets. My memory's getting dim after thirty years, but at Old Fort York we piled our Besses in threes, interlocking the ramrods.

Later, the Lee-Enfields had a "piling-swivel" (like a sling swivel with the bar cut out, that at least in theory would have allowed multiple rifles to be piled.

"which in your case you have not got." Naming of parts

The WWI Gew. 98 had a hook that served the same purpose as well as snugging up the sling .

What's the size of these ?

Are they table medals ? Or something you "proudly" display in the display cabinet in your office ?

Ch.

They're about the size of an old silver dollar (Crown to Euros) and yes, they're table medals. Not sure what they're for other than use in Officers Club pi$$ing contests

Here's one I got from the late Ken Jasper.

Josef, could you show the inside of the upper left hand case? I've never seen one that shape before. Here's my humble contribution.

As far as I know, the Turks used Gewehr 98's and 88s during WW1. Most of the Turkish 93's I have seen are dated in the 30's for some reason. They were long obsolete by then. Assuming this is a german mannekin, I would go with the 88. They are all german contract made (and therefore german issue)but were supplied to the turks after adoption of the 98. The '93 Turkish mauser looks nothing like anything german issue.

Dan Murphy

Thanks, Daniel. I was leaning toward the 88 anyhow as it's just sexier. After comparing the scan of the 93 and the illustration in a 1918 Infantry manual I see what you mean.

Spare lenses.

Instructions(?)

And the owner's name. The little button/eye thingy on the strap says "Fixum" Can anyone tell me what it's for?

Here's my only mask. with Brandy the Luftbeagle standing guard.

another view without the observer.

The can.

Click for full size.

I have a chance to buy a '93 and/or an '88 contract Turkish Mauser. They may not be good enough for the purist, but my greatcoat mannikin is currently unarmed and defenseless, and they're affordable. Are there any noticeable differences, other than markings, between these and German issue? Any scans for comparison would be muchly appreciated.

For EUR30 I could not go wrong ;-)

Isn't that a lot for a pair of oven mitts?

The stone grey seems to be a common color for accessories. I have a pair of leggings that are a closer match to an Austrian cap than anything German.

And a couple more minis

Back to the original subject, here are a couple mounted in groups

Here?s a short article on the battle There was a similar award for the Battle of Alsen

Full size on a buttonhole ribbon. My one & only un-denazified TR piece.

The two other packets look to be fine though, if thats any consolation.

Thanks, Marcus. I've withdrawn the EK packet, but the other 2 stand.

live and learn

Tom,

My contribution is a history of the 15th dring the Franco Prussian war and I would presume, as no named person is credited, it is the work of that regiment.

Thanks, Stephen. I'm anxious to know the title. There were 9500 +

hits for "Bayerische" at Abebooks

...

Gerd and Stephen, could you give the authors? They look loke they would both be worth a search. I imagine the marinalia and letters would b e hard to find, though

I'll PM Marcus for comments

Thanks, Darrell I got it from a quite knowledgeable collector and member who's definitely not in it for the money. I'm sure he too would be very interested in any comments.

BTW, I have some huge scans of it (old WAF hands will know what I mean ) I can post or e-mail if desired.

The color difference between the 2 sides appears to be due to long exposure to light.

On the down side, the chance that an object could lie in one spot on it to cause the color changes isn't likely in a well ordered environment. If it were the shape of an EK it would be much more believeable

The wrinkles and edges show a natural wear pattern.no appearance of sanding or other artificial aging.

It doesn't glow under blacklight, not even the odd fiber

TR is not my area, but I will make some general observations.

I've been asked to put this auction lot up for discussion. All comments welcome.

very nice cross, bill!

my guess is that the core was chipped

on the way into the frame, and passed

muster because they needed as many

ek's as they could get.... ?late issue?

it doesn't look like there is any other

trauma to the cross to explain it otherwise.

best,

joe

I think they had some quality control problems