P.F.

Ah...I assume he was Army. I will search the Navy Rangliste now.

This other info would have saved me a little time.

Though I don't believe I have ever come across a KM ribbon bar with the Eastern Front medal...and KM ribbon bars are my main collecting focus....

No sign of him in any of the Naval Rangliste. I would be quite sure he was not in the Kriegsmarine. I think your man was in the Heer. I cannot confirm the name but perhaps someone with some of the 1930s Heer Rangliste can have a look for him.

Kind regards
Pierce

I cant find him in the 1925 or 1929 Rangliste so he may have been in the Police during the Weimar period. Perhaps if someone has a 1930s Rangliste he may appear there. The combination of awards is not rare so even finding him in the Rangliste doesn't prove much, except that it confirms the awards.

Have you more information to offer? For example, how did you come by this name in the first place?
 

There is an Oberst a.D. von Rudgisch in the 1926 Ehren Rangliste but no way if this is the same man.

Kind regards
Pierce

I thank you both for your replies.

I see it is quite complex but the photos above really help my understanding of this Order.

Kind regards
Pierce

Thank you for your reply though I am a little confused by it. So are you saying if the Grand Cross was awarded during War-time it would automatically have been awarded with Swords? 

Another query:-

If the Grand Cross was awarded to a high ranking German Officer during War-time would it automatically have been awarded with Swords?

Thanks
Pierce

Paul,

This is certainly a helpful reply. Thank you for taking the time to look that up.

Kind regards
Pierce

Gentlemen,

Regarding the Romanian Order of the Star Grand Crosses that were awarded during WW2- what is the significance of the crown on top of the breast star?

Here are some examples with and without the crown. Maybe it relates to Swords being on the star?

Many thanks for any help offered.

Pierce

Excellent news.

Peter- thank you once more for your input.

Rogi- I never thought of that, thank you for the advice.

Apart from discharge papers (which thankfully are quite detailed), would there be any other documentation in the British Archives that could relate to this man or give new information? For example, I do not have a date of birth or date of death.

Best regards
Pierce

Peter,

You are a wealth of information- thank you.

Do you have photos of the sort of blue uniform this man may have worn?

Many thanks
Pierce

Most impressive grouping. Thanks for shainrg it.

Peter,

Thank you for these most helpful replies.

My ancestor served between 1850 and 1874 as a Gunner, so I am assuming he got the majority of his Good Conduct Badges by years of service under the 1860 regulations.

Best regards
Pierce

Gentlemen,

I know what the Silver Medal for Long Service & Good Conduct looks like but I am not sure what the 5 Good Conduct Badges are- perhaps some sort of sleeve insignia?

I would be grateful if a member could post an example of the Good Conduct Badge from this period 1850-1874.

With thanks
Pierce

Dear Peter,

Many thanks for your detailed reply. It is as I had thought but I am glad to have confirmation.

Best wishes
Pierce

Dear Gentlemen,

I recently went searching for a distant relative (Great-great-great uncle!!) who was in the British Army in the mid 1800s. I made contact with a researcher who sent me copies of my relative's service records. There are some amazing records out there, I must say!

The records state that he was a recipient of the 5 Good Conduct Badges as well as a "Silver Medal for Long Service & Good Conduct".

My query is this- is it possible to acquire a copy of my relative's Long Service Medal from the Government? I believe this is possible with American service personnel so it got me thinking. It's just something I wanted advice on before I go and buy a reproduction myself. I would like to make a display.

Many thanks,

Pierce

 

I agree. 

Stunning medal bar.

Very nice genuine ribbon bar.

Very nice ribbon bar. I like it.

Kind regards
Pierce

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Paul,

A nice honest medal bar. I really like it. I have a similar combination in ribbon bar form.

Kind regards
Pierce

I see one Weimar era ribbon on this bar- perhaps the red ribbon with white stripes is for the German Red Cross 1922-1934 version.
For me this would make the most sense given the other red cross ribbon present.

Thanks again.

​Thank you so much.

 

Thank you for your replies.

Just to clarify- this was not actually for a Freikorps decoration but a sort of recognition for past service?