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I was checking the internet and found this: Heinrich Ihl Dr. phil. Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen 1927 Germany Dissertation: Kräfte, deren Bahnkurven Kegelschnitte sind Advisor 1: Friedrich Engel Advisor 2: Hans Falckenberg No students known. If you have additional information or corrections regarding this mathematician, please us Seems very interesting, maybe could not make money as a mathematician, so became a plumber? Cheers Captain Albert

Here is a group shot. "The Brass" Cheers Captain Albert

Sorry could not get the uniforms in the above post. The shoulder knots were not on the uniform when photo was taken, sorry. Cheers Captain Albert

Hi all, I felt that not much appears on the site related to United States Medals Groups. Yes, there are Silver Stars, Purple Hearts, and a lot of KIA. So I am posting this interesting Group. I will not go into any depth on the man as he is still living. Enjoy Captain Albert Note: he was Assistant Adjutant General of California. Brigadier General Daniel L. Brennan's medals, awards and honors: 1. Legion of Merit engraved "Daniel L. Brennan" 2. Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 clusters engraved "Daniel L. Brennan" 3. Army Commendation Medal (cased set) engraved "Daniel L. Brennan" 4. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal w/ 1 cluster engraved "Daniel L. Brennan" 5. National Defense Service Medal (Desert Shield/Storm, Selected Reserve) 6. Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ gold hour glass 7. Army Service Ribbon 8. California Medal of Merit (Type 3) 9. California Commendation Medal (Type 1 "memen" type) 10. California Meritorious Unit Award w/ 1 cluster 11. California Good Conduct Ribbon 12. Type 2, variety 2 (WB) California Service Medal w/ 1 Gold & 1 Silver Redwood Clusters (modified clutch bar) awarded (1965) 13. California State Service Ribbon w/ 4 Br. Diamonds 14. California 100 % Drill Ribbon w/ 2 Silver Stars and 1 Bronze star. 15. California 100 % Drill Badge with bars: 1956; 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 16. Sharpshooter Marksman Badge w/bars: Rifle, Machinegun, Pistol 17. National Guard Association of the United States Meritorious Service Award (plaque) do not have, but I do have the ribbon bar 18. Brigadier General Vehicle Flag BG Brennan's Dress Green Service hat BG Brennan's Dress Blue Coat and Mess Dress Blues (Coat and Pants),(Colonel) BG Brennan's Dog Tag

Thank you all for replying, I forgot about this post, sorry. He did have a 1924 expert marksman badge with "Pistol-M" and "Aerial Gunner" bars, also the 1902 Sharpshooter badge. Captain Albert

First thank you Naxos, for the quick reply and translation. I really appreciate your help. Lorenzo, I got the document in part of a trade deal. I do not think it is expensive. Since I have not tried to buy one, I can not give you a value. Sorry Captain Albert

Any help would be welcome on this award document. I can not read German, nor decipher this script. Thanks Captain Albert

Yes, if beheading is so taboo, why hasn't anyone done anything about all the Americans, etc., beheaded by Muslim terrorist. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If it were me I would stuff the body parts in a pig, and bury the pig upside down facing west! If you do not respect my culture and religion, why should I respect yours? We should educate the Afghans about what is happening to the rest of the world, not just there little dirt spot! Captain Albert :violent:

Hi Noor, The middle ribbon in the 2nd row from the top is the United Nations Korea Medal. Good Luck George

Thanks for posting Chris, That is a neat write up and nice medal and booklet. I was begining to feel no one was interested in the subject. Cheers Captain Albert

Jeff, here is a small list I have on traceable U.S. Army Campaign medals: ARMY CIVIL WAR No. 1-554 (also Navy Civil War) INDIAN WARS No. 1-1927 CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION No. 1-1228 & 1501-1634 SPANISH CAMPAIGN No. 1-7800 & 8001-8140 PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN No. 1-23250 & 24001-25000 PHILIPPINE CONGRESSIONAL No. 1-6179 CUBAN PACIFICATION No.1-6339 CUBAN OCCUPATION No.1-4102 PORTO RICAN OCCUPATION 1-200 & No.201-320 MEXICAN SERVICE MEDAL No.1-10000, & 10001-12529 SPANISH WAR SERVICE 1-16650 MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE 1-34012 Ulsterman is correct, try google search, and check OMSA medal database. Cheers Captain Albert

Scott, other than the Crown 3rd should come before Red Eagle 4th, (maybe someone substituted 3rd Crown for original 4th), it looks nice. Cheers Captain Albert

Chris, I know nothing about the box except it looks nice, but I love your post. Cheers Captain Albert

Hi Williams Militaria, Welcome. What do you carry? Do you have a website? Cheers Captain Albert

Thanks Eric, I spent a lot of time and eye sight trying to compare the badge in the photo with various Stormtroopers, flying, and other badges. I have come to the conclusion it is a 1922 Hungarian Combat Leadership Badge. You were correct. Cheers Captain Albert :cheers:

Thanks, I believe you are correct - great painting. Captain Albert

The Spanish American War period, can be expensive or cheap. Most Veterans society medals go for about US $50 to $100., with $100. being the highest, I would pay for a common medal. The US Campaign medals range in price $10.00 (Current restrike) to a lot on money for ID'ed numbered medals or groups. The numbered medals are not all traceable. You would need to get information from a US collector. Here is a website to start: http://www.spanamwar.com/medals.htm Also use the internet. Cheers Captain Albert

Beautiful shako, I will share, with US model 1881 Indian Scout Dress Helmet. Captain Albert

Chris, Great uniforms, history and write ups. I will try to post mine. I don't have a lot of WW1, But I do have 3 to the US Army, and one to a California Naval Militia Officer. The Naval Militia Officer Lt. Adolph Berry Adam - I wrote a post on under "The Recipients Story". He was Naval so may not belong here. Captain Albert See: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41100 .

Hi! I am not an expert, but the way it is printed and the symbol led me to believe it is possible WW1 or even pre-WW1. I have an 1870 parchment document with the same crest. Also although the reference to the Arab, is not politically correct, the Koran allows Muslims to lie to any infidel. So the statement is very astute, and correct. Cheers Captain Albert

Thanks Leigh, Yes I am aware of those two sites. Thanks for your reply, Captain Albert

British headgear is not my field now, had in the past pre-ww1 21st Lancer complete uniform, and others. The cap looks good - moth tacking on top, darkening on front around badge, and old chin strap. In side looks OK, with proper marks. I do not know about badge (not my field). You can not always go on price - on ebay, sometimes very good stuff sells low, except German and old British medals. note: I got these two off ebay recently. Bavarian Order of Military Merit 4th with swords (extra fine - no chipping, marked "800" on back of sword arm - dealer did not mention) $323.00 US with postage). Hesse-Darmstadt 1840-1866 Field Service Medal no ribbon 1st type US $17.00 with postage. Hope this helps Captain Albert

Glenn, are sure this is not Ronald's brother. There were two of them serving in the German Army. I found this photo of Baron Craignish (Laurentz in England). As you can see he is wearing a mess of orders. He was ADC to the Duke of Saxe-Colburg-Gotha. He was born 24 Dec 1836 in New South Wales, Australia. He died in 1897. Captain Albert

I ran across this Scottish soldier of fortune who served in the 7th Magdeburg Cuirassiers at Vionville Mars la Tour in 1870. He was listed as a Lieutenant, wounded in the action, awarded EK2. Later 1886 created Baron Craignish, and Order from Saxe Colburg Gotha. He was commissioned from the ranks for the Battle of Sadowa (Koniggratz 1866) Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell, created Baron Craignish by Ernest II., reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, dated at Gotha nth September 1882, and by Royal Licence, dated 4th January 1883, granted permission to use the title in this country (England) ; born 24th December 1836. Married, 1st September 1862, Jessie Fanny Maleb, daughter of Lieutenant -General Alfred William Lucas, C.B., and by her, who obtained a divorce in 1879, had issue : — (a) Ronald, second Baron Craignish, of the Duchy of Saxe- Coburg, and Gotha ; born 6th April 1866. Succeeded his father 1897. {b) Colin, died in infancy. He married second, 20th March 1883, Charlotte Sophia,daughter of Charles Meeking of Rich- ings Park, who died l0th April 1889. He married third, 6th August 1892, Emily Margaret, daughter of Colonel Hugh Mitchell, Madras Army. He died 22nd December 1897. Does anyone have any more information, ranksliste, or picture etc.? Cheers Captain Albert<br style=""> <br style="">

You need to indicate which one you are talking about. Also an enlargement of the cap, and shoulder boards would help, and name. Cheers Captain Albert