Odulf

Kriegsmarine a/B. U34 left: Gerd Schaar, Kdt. U957 (01-04-43 / 21-10-44) & U2551 (Apr.45 / 05-05-45) EK2 Verleihung

Heer Dated: 20-04-1944, Russland

Thank you Roman, I will add this information to my files.

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A pc-size photo from my collection, Farrier-Major of the Welsh Division RFA TA

Can you get hold of the book: Deutsche Uniform abzeichen 1900-1945 produced by Militar-Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall (1994) Under Section K, there is a rather complete outline of badges of rank of the German Forestry Service, I dare not infering with the rights of Mr. Patzwall. I have found the book through the internet, perhaps you may also...

I also came across this undated press photo from the Great War: On the British Western Front in France, British troops grew potatoes and vegetables behind the front. Left: A WO cl.III of the Welch Regiment, Right: A sergeant of the London Scottish.

My contribution: two Colour Sergeants Scots Guards, ca. 1860s

That's an interesting thought! But, as Wilhelm Schulze received his RKKVK on 25-02-1944 that includes that the photo was taken after that date, but to my understanding the RAD cuffbands (as shown in the picture) were no longer used from about mid-1941. That leaves only few options: - The cuffbands remained in use until after Feb.44 - The person is likely to be another RAD-knightscross holder (Commichau perhaps, with the PLM?)

No disrespect Paul, but I am glad to see an old custom revived, instead of inventing something new. Thanks for showing the badge, new style!

What a novilty..., glad the MOD remained true to their colours; what's new?

Kriegsmarine: Marine-Artillerieabteilung III and V used until 1939

A similar case (photo undated and without details)...

Gents, don't run into a pre-assumed trap, stick to the facts: what do we see, and how do we interpretate an image.... No skin of my back, but I'd like a solid confirmation, or solid other opinion, ......

A blown up detail from both photos.

Indeed Uwe, the basic crest is the same, the surrounding attributes are different... :)

I made a mistake, Detlev, it is Pius X. For the sake of determination (and with thanks to Wikipedia) I will show all the crests of the popes between 1878 and 2012...: Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903) Pope Pius X (1903-1914) Pope Benedict XV (1914-1922) Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) Pope John XXIII (1958-1963) Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) Pope John/Paul I (1978) Pope John/Paul II (1978-2005) Pope Benedict XVI (2005 till present)

Indeed Uwe, issued under the reign of Leo XII but, judging from the shape of the box, a late issue (can you please show us the interior?) as the earlier boxes to my knowledge had only two "top" corners and a rounded "bottom" (where the lid closes).

Hi Detlev, This medal and box were issued during the reign of Pius XI. PEeP Crosses that were issued during the reign of a Pope had the crest of that pope on the lid of the box, crosses issued during the Sede Vacante generaly carried the badge with two crossed keys.

I agree with your observation considering the Ostpreußen traditions badge, the centre of the badge is reflecting the light of the flash, and it shows like white... Also, the Abteilingsabzeichen (6/10) is from Ostpreußen, thus conforming the Erinnerungsabzeichen.

I agree with Paul C Rangliste 1924: KzS Wieting: RA-Orden m.Schl.u,Schw; EK1; DA-Kreuz; Baden: O.v.Zähr. Löwen RK 3. Kl m.schw.; Meckl-Schw. Mil-Verdienstkr. 2. Kl.; Hanseatenkreuz Bremen, u. Lübeck; Braunschweig, Komdt. Klt Witthoeft: EK1 Wieting had no effective command, he was pensioned 31-03-1927 (Rear-Admiral) and recalled 24-05-1939; honorary promotion as VAdm on 01-02-1942, and discharged 28-02-1942. 12-05-41 / 30-11-41, employed as Oberwerftdirektor (Dock Yard Supervisor - a typical position for a re-called Admiral) at the KM-Werft La Pallice (France) 01-12-41 / 28-02-42, supernumerary to the C-in-C Naval Station Baltic

In wear:

OK thanks Robin, I have a whole bunch of these but none from the Werkschar production.

Gents, Would you please be so kind to show these Werkschar markings?

Thanks Martin, you could be right there, much obliged!