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I thought that would be obvious from the comparison of the gentleman in the enlargement with the other gents in the pic, but perhaps I'm wrong. Check out the collar tabs....

You should think that being surrounded by other general's, he might notice that either all of his colleagues have gotten it wrong or .......

One should think that general offices would know the regulations ........ or perhaps Herr Generalleutnant is making a fashion statement? Best wishes, Sandro

Thanks Ian, very helpful, I'll check it out right away. Best regards, Sandro

Thanks a lot Ian, this is extremely helpful. I'm a bit miffed that I could not (even) find Eimannsberger in the 1918 Rangliste - any chance you could give me the page number, so I can see how I missed him? Best wishes, Sandro

Pavel, I just stumbled upon this most informative thread. Is this the book you wrote and refer to here, and of which you reproduced some of the pages here? Is it still available? Kind regards, Sandro http://www.militaria.at/Book.aspx?book=8857800&Language=en

Can someone please help me completing the awards lists for - KuK Generalmajor Richard Mayer (the 1913 Schematismus lists the following awards for him, but based on the loops on his tunic, he must have received at least one breaststar): EKOR3, MVK, Kriegsmedaille, Militärverdienstziechen für Offiziere 3. Klasse, bronzene Jubiläumserinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht, Militär Jubileumskreuz); - General der Artillerie (post 1918 - Oberst in 1918) Ludwig Ritter von Eimannsberger (see enclosed pic, found on the internet - again, loops on his tunic indicate the award of at least one breaststar or an EK I) - Generalmajor Karl Heiler (20.1.1849 - 15.8.1926) Many thanks in advance for your help. Best regards, Sandro

i'm truly saddened by this news. I never met Rick personally, but in my years of collecting never encountered anyone who shared his vast knowledge and thoughtful insights so freely with so many. Rick will be missed.

Thank you Elwyn, that is a very nice pic. Kind regards, Sandro

Yes please, that would be great. I'll send you a PM with my email address. Many thanks, Sandro

Many thanks, Gents, much appreciated. Freiherr, should you decide to part with that pic then please let me know, small as it is I'll happily buy it from you. Cheers, Sandro

Wow ..... You've got to hand it to the German's (of whatever state), they are thorough administrators. Even if you would think that by 1917, they'd have other things to worry about. Anyway, it looks like I'll need to update my library with a copy of the 1918 seniority list. Thanks Dave, this has been really valuable input. Personally, I doubt von Castell-Castell, who served as a Flügeladjutant to the King of Bavaria throughout the war, received an EKI - diplomatic awards, yes, plenty, as is evidenced by the list above. But I'm not sure why a foreign state (Prussia) would grace him with what at the time was seen as a fairly high award for personal bravery. Anyway, I stand to be corrected. Regards, Sandro

Thanks Dave, I stand corrected on the first, and must have missed the second. Any sign von Castell-Castell was awarded an EK 1, as Charles has suggested?

Charles, The Militaerhandbuch 1916 merely lists an EK 2. On what basis do you believe von Castell - Castell received an EK 1? Sandro

Many thanks Dave, that explains why he wasn't reactivated during WW I. Regards, Sandro

I'm looking for information (and if possible, a pic) of Bavarian Generalmajor Martin Zöllner (or Zoellner), former commander of Bavarian Infanterie-Regiment 2 Kronprinz. The information I have compiled on him from various versions of the Bavarian Militärhandbuch and one posting on this forum is set out below. I'd appreciate it if any of you could please correct and/or complete it. Many thanks in advance. Regards, Sandro Martin Zöllner Geburt: 28. März 1857 Gestorben: [*] Dienstgrad Patent[1] Offiziersreife: 1877 Leutnant: 23. November 1877 Oberleutnant: 23. November 1887 Hauptmann: 12.Februar 1893 Major: 24. Oktober 1900 Oberstleutnant: 22. April 1904 Oberst: 12. Oktober 1906 Generalmajor: 26. April 1909 Zur Dispositionstellung 26. April 1909[2] Stellenbesatzung 1900 12. bayerische Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Arnulff[3] 1903 Stabsoffizier beim 5. bayerische Infanterie-Regiment Grossherzog Ernst von Hessen[4] 1907 Kommandeur des 2. bayerische Infanterie-Regiment Kronprinz[5] 1909 Kommandant der Festung Germersheim[6] Orden und Ehrenzeichen (laut Angabe in das Militärhandbuch des Kgr. Bayerns 1913, S. 508) Bayern Militär Verdienstorden, 2. Klasse Bayern Jubileumsmedaille Bayern Dienstauszeichnungskreuz der 2. Klasse (XXIV Jahren) Preussen Rote Adlerorden 3. Klasse Preussen Kronenorden 4. Klasse Japan Orden der aufgehende Sonne, Komturkreuz [1] Militärhandbuch 1909, S. 196. [2] Militärhandbuch 1913, S. 508. [3] Militärhandbuch 1900, S. 59. [4] Militärhandbuch 1903, S. 43. [5] Militärhandbuch 1907, S. 39. [6] Militärhandbuch 1909, S. 146 u. 196.

Many thanks Andy, very much appreciated. Regards, Sandro

Sorry for the funny header, this post got away from me before I was finished. Gents (ladies not excluded), I'm looking for information and, if possible, a picture of Otto Graf zu Castell-Castell, longtime Flügelajutant of HM the king of Bavaria. Set out below is the information I have compiled from various copies of the Bavarian Militärhandbuch, including the 1916 version. I'd appreciate it if someone could fill in the missing details. As said, any further information you may be able to provuide is also highly appreciated, as is a picture. Many thanks in advance for your help. Kind regards, Sandro Otto Graf zu Castell-Castell Geburtsjahr: 1868 Gestorben: [*] Dienstgrad Patent Offiziersreife: 1888 Leutnant: 15. Februar 1889 Oberleutnant: 7. November 1896 Hauptmann: 28. Oktober 1901 Major: 28. Oktober 1908 Oberstleutnant: 22. Februar 1913 Oberst: [*] Generalmajor ausser Dienst: [*] Stellenbesatzung 1900 1. Ulanen-Regiment Kaiser Wilhelm II, könig von Preussen 1903 – 1918 Flügeladjutant S.M. des Königs Orden und Ehrenzeichen (laut Angabe in das Militärhandbuch des Kgr. Bayerns 1916, S. 2) Bayern Militär Verdienstorden, Offizierskreuz mit Schwertern Bayern Militär Verdienstorden 4. Klasse Bayern Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael, Offizierskreuz Bayern Prinzregent Luitpoldmedaille mit der Krone in Gold Bayern Jubileumsmedaille mit der Krone Bayern Dienstauszeichnungskreuz der 2. Klasse (XXIV Jahren) Baden Orden vom Zähringer Löwen, Komturkreuz mit Schwertern Braunschweig Orden Heinrich des Löwen, Komturkreuz Hessen Orden Philips des Grossmüthigen, Komturkreuz Hohenzollern Hohenzollern Hausorden, Ehrenkomturkreuz mit Schwertern Mecklenburg Greiffenorden, Offizierskreuz Oldenburg Hausorden, Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse Preussen Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse Preussen Rote Adlerorden 3. Klasse mit der Krone Preussen Kronenorden 4. Klasse Preussen Johanitterorden, Kreuz der Ehrenritter Sachsen Albrechtorden, Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse Sachsen Weimar Orden der Wachsamkeit oder des weissen Falcken, Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse Sächsische Herzogtümer Sachsen-Ernestinischer Hausorden, Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse Württemberg Friedrichsorden, Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse Lüxemburg Orden der Eichenkrone, Offizierskreuz Österreich Leopoldsorden, Komturkreuz Österreich Orden der eiserne Krone, Komturkreuz Österreich Franz Josefsorden, Komturkreuz mit der Stern Österreich Militär Verdienstorden, Komturkreuz mit Krigsdekoration Spanien Orden Isaballa la Catolica, Komturkreuz 2. Klasse Spanien Militär Verdienstorden 2. Klasse

Arnim, Or perhaps you should learn how to express yourself better. There's a big difference between a person selling you some 15 mm ribbons, and accusing a person of "assembl(ing) and sell(ing) German ribbon bars on eBay a few years ago". And then there's the issue of you copying bars shown on GMiC and selling them for commercial gain. I don't see you denying that you're ebay seller Grist (in fact, your response seems to imply that you are). Christophe has asked some pertinent questions - perhaps you could enlighten us Sandro

If this is true then Arnim's accusations against Sogieman are truly pathetic, really. Regards, Sandro

Arnim, I don't know who you are or whatever it is you believe makes you an expert in this field, but you may want to read up on forum etiquette before posting anything like this. Regards, Sandro

Many thanks Sascha. Have you (or has anyone reading this thread) been able to attribute this bar? Regards, Sandro

Thanks Stogie. What did the monkey fingers do, other than replace some devices? Specifically, did they mess around with the ribbons, as Arnim suggests? Frankly, the bar looks to me like the ribbons have always been attached in the order they are currently in - I don't think the back has been replaced. And as other discussions over ribbon bars have shown, "Es gibt nichts das es nicht gegeben hat." But I look forward to further views. Btw, I've had this bar since the late 1990's, well before the recent "ribbon bar revival". Regards, Sandro

And the final one. Greatful for your observations/informed comments. If identification is possible that would be great.