Odulf

With Bavarian MVK3 m.Schw.

Cap tally reads SMS Ostfriesland

Sent by Landsturm-Inf.Batl. 1. Kp - Kaiserslautern on 27-04-1916

A similar weapon, with brass handle and leather scabbart with brass fittings was used in the 19th Century by the Dutch Fleet and Marines; known as: Scheepssabel No.1 & 2 (M.1818).

I would put my money on Schubert (see enclosed picture)

Thanx a ton Kim, Would the Prince Consort of the Netherlands be amongst them? And if so, what would be the date of conformation? You're a true gent! Cincerly, @

Gentlemen, Can any of you please post a picture of the medal and ribbon (in color) of the Commemorative Medal for the Olympic Horse-riding Competition in Stockholm? Your help is much appreciated.

Gentlemen, Can any of you please post a picture of the a- Medal and ribbon (in color) of the Turkish Aero-Nautical Society in Gold b- Medal and ribbon (in color) of the Commemorative Medal of the 25th Centinary of the Iranian Empire Your help is much appreciated.

Gentlemen, Can any of you please post a picture of the medal and ribbon of the Medal of Honor Veterans of Foreign Wars (ribbon appears to be like the Certificate of Merit, obsolete in 1918? Your help is much appreciated.

A bit late reply to this rather old topic, but perhaps of interest to researchers. Many years ago I conducted a research in the archives of the Dutch General Staff, in search for information about interned British seamen during the Great War. One of the files I noticed contained documents about the sinking of these three ships. Of interest in this file were reports that many survivors were rescued from the sea by a Dutch ferry and some other Dutch vessel. When these vessels proceeded their voyage to Dutch ports they were stopped by RN torpedoboats or such luke vessels and boarded against the will of the ship's masters. All valid British seamen were taken on board of the RN ships and the Dutch vessels continued their course. The wounded British sailors on board were interned in The Netherlands( and they were given proper medical treatment), but The Netherlands were a neutral party in the conflict (according to the International Agreements) thus the Dutch Government protested, because the sailors were "obducted" from a neutral vessel (from neutral territory). The protest was fruitless, and the Dutch did not proceed the claims for long. The British action would technically yeopardise the neutral position of the Dutch Nation. Internment of British Naval personnel in The Netherlands has been my subject of research for a long time, but I've never endevoured into compiling a list of all internees and they're original units. (has anyone?). I wonder how many of the compliment of these three old cruisers were interned?

Thanx a lot gents! Considering your much valued information, is it correct to conclude that the private in the photo belonges to the 6th Buxton Bn. Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers) and the photo was taken between 1861 and 1880? Or are, regarding the uniform, other dates applicable?

Thanks for your help Graham, I can wait, and indeed, most of he photos of Rifle Volunters show greyish uniforms. I'm looking forward to your further clues.

Gentlemen, Recenly I added this CdV to my collection (Photographer W.Housley in Bakewell, ca. 1880). The shako badge looks like a Light Infantry Bugle below a Victorian Crown with a "6" between the cords of the bugle. Can any of you identify the Regiment/Battalion?

In wear, but what uniform?

Dutch ribbons lack these gilt stripes along the sides, thus not Dutch.

Thank you gentlemen for your observant support. Can any one say something about the broaches he wears?

As I am more focussed on European militaria, I am puzzled by this American. Can any one identify the period, uniform and medal, please? The photo is Cabinet size, rubber stamped on the reverse: Wm. Phipps - Photographer - 708 7th Street N.W. - Washington D.C.

As I am more focussed on European militaria, I am puzzled by this American. Can any one identify the period, uniform and medal, please? The photo is Cabinet size, rubber stamped on the reverse: Wm. Phipps - Photographer - 708 7th Street N.W. - Washington D.C.

These Panzer-Pioneer collar tabs are quite scarce on the market, so you have a good catch, in particular when it is complete! If you like, I can keep an eye open for a genuine Panzer skull here on a German militaria fair, I expect that the price won't put you off (between 10 and 20 Euros).

I came across this topic and noticed the dimensions of the item. Does the size equal the size of a Panzer collar tab (ca 7-7.5 x 3.5 cm) and does it have the piercings where a Panzer skull may have been attached? If so, it cold it be an early collar tab of a Panzer-Pioneer as worn between 1940 and 1942?

With gasmasks

And this one sent from France... (dated 8 V 41, Feldpost 22507)

And this also...

Some more...