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Hello Guys, I have these 2 items that came together and I would like to find out all I can. The photo is large format and I am assuming is of Wilhelm Spathelfer. The document is a dedication from his friend Emil Gärtner which I have translated as: Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life John 11:25 To Commemorate Wilhelm Spathelfer, Teacher. Dedicated by (v. f. ??) friend Emil Gärtner He died a hero's death for the fatherland at Aurhy on the 9th September 1915 in the war year 1914/15. No one has greater love than this, he lays down his life for his friends John 15:13 Can anyone tell me what the v. f. in "gewidmet v.f. Freund Emil Gärtner" means please? Also I cannot find a reference to Aurhy or when translated Authy. The battle at Soissons, Aisne River 8th - 14th Jan. 1915 fits the date mentioned. Where might I find any service history for these 2 men? Many thanks
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Hello gents, What can you tell me about the military record of this fellow? I understand he was a German Baron and served as an adjutant for the 66 infantry brigade which seems to be part of the Prussian 4th or 5th Guards. He inherited an estate from his grandfather in the United Kingdom around 1910 which he had to leave in 1914 at the outbreak of the war. After the war the British Government sold the estate under the terms of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act of 1914. Does anyone have a picture of him during the war? Can someone translate the body of his award document for the Ernst Kreuz at all? His ordenspange can be found here Many thanks
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Hi Guys, I would like to find out a little more about this award. I know these came marked with designer O. Pech and sometimes with maker L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg Is there away to tell the award types, ie were they always made from silver and marked silber 990, and the earlier types from the later? Why some have the makers name and some do not. I think Lauer was the sole maker but not positive. Many thanks